How often have we seen the greatest drivers of the sport slowly fade into apparent obscurity? In Formula 1, you’re only ever as good as your last race. For Lewis Hamilton, his last ever race win came at the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. And since then, many have chosen to write him off. Ever since then, the Mercedes driver has been waiting and working hard behind the scenes to turn the Silver Arrows’ fortunes around and with them, his own.
But the doubt is surely creeping in. If not completely in the 7x champion’s mind, then at least in the minds of his loyal fanbase. Lewis Hamilton’s current Mercedes contract is set to expire at the end of this season. And still, there has not been any concrete detail or word out about an extension. That being said, his recent activity on his social media account over at Instagram has sparked renewed interest in his future plans in this sport.
How about mission contract extension? pic.twitter.com/xWqdSoDeW8
— Stefanie (@fastpitstop) May 22, 2023
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The 38-year-old took to his Instagram account to change his profile bio. This led to the LH Army storming to Twitter to speculate about the Brit’s Mercedes contract. Even though this isn’t the right time anyway for extension announcements, his fans are eager as ever to get an inside line on his future plans.
Fans react as Lewis Hamilton stays silent about his Mercedes future
Hamilton has a massive social media following. Naturally, any slightest of activity on his part can have a domino effect in terms of speculation. As soon as this Tweet went viral, his fans rushed to the social networking platform, Twitter to share their reactions.
One fan even posted, “How about mission contract extension?”
Let’s take a look at just a few of the fan reactions from this latest round of speculation surrounding Lewis Hamilton and his future in F1 and at Mercedes.
Can toto Lewis make it faster? Seal the contract for at least 2026. For the sake of humanity
— fio (@lecrwis) May 22, 2023
I highly doubt it is going to be a 3 year deal.
— Stefanie (@fastpitstop) May 22, 2023
It will be for Silverstone
— sset⁴⁴ (@breakset7) May 22, 2023
How abt Mission "not going to Ferrari" 😅
Red is so not my colour 😭— Adriana 🏁🇳🇱 (@AdrianaVdBr) May 22, 2023
If Hamilton wants to fight for that elusive eight world title, then he has to choose very wisely about his driving options. That being said, the popular consensus still is that the 7x champion will stick with the Silver Arrows. But fans are also wary of Ferrari lurking and trying to seduce Hamilton their way!
let's just hope mission winnow's not included
— emi 🏒 (@maraneIlo) May 22, 2023
He will definitely for 2 more years, lets not be concerned 🙏
— Chiara (@Deanne_GS) May 22, 2023
He changed his bio again
— Bryan (@BRLH44) May 22, 2023
Tbh wouldnt be on my prio list either if i was the goat of the sport given a wheelbarrow 2nd year in a row after getting scammed the year before that as well. Tried helping make the car better, wasnt listened there either. Id be taking my time with that contract for sure
— Z44RD (@JLH4416) May 22, 2023
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I bet he changed it because he saw the cult comments 😭
— no⁴⁴ 🏳️🌈 (@worldchamp44) May 22, 2023
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Given Mercedes’ recent struggles, do you see Lewis Hamilton extending his contract with the team? If not, where else can Hamilton go? Or is it time we say goodbye to arguably the greatest driver this sport has ever seen?