Toto Wolff would like to re-sign Lewis Hamilton before the Canadian Grand Prix

Toto Wolff hopes that Lewis Hamilton will accept an extension of his Formula 1 contract with Mercedes, in a few days and not in a few weeks.

The future of Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time Formula 1 world champion, has been the subject of many discussions in 2023. The Briton is in the last year of his current contract with Mercedes.

Since the beginning of the season, the driver and his boss have expressed their wishes several times to continue the adventure together. However, rumors had come to disrupt the situation. The possibility of the British driver joining Ferrari or even completely stepping away from the sport had circulated. This information has been refuted by all parties involved.

New discussions initiated between the driver and his boss

Hamilton also denied that a new contract would depend on the performance of the recently improved Mercedes W14, which had a better performance in the last race in Barcelona.

Wolff and Hamilton have confirmed that new discussions will take place after the Spanish Grand Prix. This announcement reignites hope for a contract extension that could allow Hamilton to race until the age of 40. Prior to the Canadian Grand Prix, where Hamilton claimed his first victory in 2007, Wolff expressed optimism about reaching a new agreement in the coming days.

“We continue to discuss, this question is practically asked to us every race weekend,” said the Austrian during the show “Squawk on the Street” on CNBC. “We have such a good relationship that we dread the moment when we have to talk about money, so it’s going to happen soon. I think we’re talking more in terms of days than weeks.”

Asked about the date of signing this contract, Wolff assured that he is making great efforts to finalize this matter before the Grand Prix in Montreal.

Wolff wishes for Hamilton to stay in Formula 1 for as long as possible

From the New York Stock Exchange, Wolff was also questioned about the added value his driver brings to the team. « From the team’s perspective, Lewis and Mercedes have known each other for a long time », he assures. Before emphasizing the special bond formed with the seven-time world champion: « We both joined the team in 2013, that’s ten years ago, and from a professional relationship, we have now transitioned into a friendship. It has been a wonderful time. »

From this friendship, a admiration of the boss for his driver was born, who doesn’t hesitate to describe him as the most important personality in the discipline. The businessman highlights his numerous facets, not only on the track but also off it.

He hopes that Lewis Hamilton will stay in Formula 1 for as long as possible.