Despite Lewis Hamilton’s Words of Affirmation, Toto Wolff & Co. Unable to Seal the Contract Extension

Lewis Hamilton’s criticism of the zeropod concept and the team not listening to him is a thing of the past now. Hamilton apologized for using harsh words and was stern about staying with Mercedes and helping them out of this struggle. Despite the positive performance and changes at the team, Toto Wolff and Co. have failed to seal the 6 times Mercedes title champion for the future. What does Lewis have to say about his contract situation and have the changes in the team affected the situation from before?

It was Lewis Hamilton’s demands and criticism that made Mercedes change the zeropod concept as he created a panic situation in the team. As a result, James Allison will be rejoining as the technical director, whereas Mike Elliott will be promoted to the Chief Technical officer role. The Briton is in the last year of his contract with Mercedes with the extension still hanging mid-air. Hamilton made it clear that Mercedes is like his family and that he wants to stay on the team till the end.

The Briton denied all the rumors regarding a move, suggesting he is happy with the team. James Allison was last responsible for building a title-winning car and his joining as Technical Director must give Briton a boost in confidence. However, when Hamilton was asked if James Allison’s change in role has any effect on his plan and contract, he suggested that it does not. The 38-year-old explained how Allison was already on the team and is just there in a different role now.

According to F1Maximaal.com, when Lewis Hamilton was asked about the technical structure change affecting his contract, he said “It doesn’t change it. I mean, James was already there, he was already on our team. I’m grateful to know, it gives me confidence that we have Mike (Elliott, ed.) and James together, but we already had them on the team,”

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Lewis Hamilton is already 38 and will not be around for very long. Hence, Mercedes might be scouting for a suitable replacement and Charles Leclerc has come up as a candidate. Despite Lewis Hamilton’s positive words, Mercedes failed to give him an extension. Rumors of Mercedes contacting Leclerc for a seat have been going around the paddock as an open secret. Hamilton recently reacted to these rumors and stood his ground.

Lewis Hamilton reacts to rumors of Charles Leclerc being contacted by Mercedes 

Charles Leclerc‘s Ferrari contract ends in 2024. With Ferrari not performing and Mercedes making promising changes, the Silver Arrows might be a good team to move. However, when Hamilton was asked about how he felt about all of this panning out, the Briton instilled trust in his team, suggesting all drivers have relationships with Team Principals. He explained how he loves the team and is grateful for the journey and for the work put in by everyone. Concluding that it does not have any impact.

According to Skysports.com, Lewis Hamilton said, “No, not really, I think maybe some of the drivers all have different relationships with different bosses and stuff.” When asked about the rumor of Leclerc being contacted by Mercedes, he further added, “I like where I am, I love my team, and I’m grateful for the journey we’ve been on and what we’re working on moving forwards. So, it doesn’t have any impact, no.”

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Do you think Mercedes will give Lewis Hamilton a contract extension? If yes, then will Hamilton accept it?