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Hamilton hints he could race on for five more years

Matt Majendie

LEWIS HAMILTON is ready to race into his forties by agreeing a new five-year deal with Mercedes.

The 37-year-old (below) has endured one of the toughest seasons of his illustrious career, but speaking in the build-up to Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix, he said he was happy to stay with Mercedes “for the rest of his life”.

Hamilton’s current deal expires at the end of next season, but team boss Toto Wolff said at the weekend that he had held talks with Hamilton over a contract extension. Wolff revealed Hamilton had said: “Look, I have another five years in me, how do you see that?”

Of Wolff’s remarks and a potential five years more in the sport, Hamilton said: “Possibly, yes, I’m feeling good. I love what I’m doing.

“We have a lot of work to do, so I’m not planning on going anywhere any time soon.

“It’s not that I’m not sure, I know what I want to do. I plan on staying longer. It’s just not set in stone how long. I plan on staying with Mercedes for the rest of my life.”

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