Michael Masi is back in the F1 paddock, and Lewis Hamilton is not interested in heading over for a chat. AustralianGP lewishamilton
While Masi may be present on the ground in Melbourne, one man who has no interest in seeking him out for a conversation is Lewis Hamilton. The seven-time World Champion, whose record-breaking eighth title went begging as a consequence of that day at Yas Marina, was asked whether he’d have any interest in conversing with Masi should their paths cross this weekend.
“I don’t. I am just focused on my future,” Hamilton matter-of-factly told media, including PlanetF1.com, in the Melbourne paddock.Hamilton’s future is yet to be mapped out, with the Mercedes man coming to the end of his contract at the conclusion of the 2023 season. While rumours have abounded about what decisions Hamilton and Mercedes may make next, particularly with their spell of F1’s dominance seemingly at an end, Hamilton has said he doesn’t see himself moving elsewhere on the F1 grid.
Having spent the past decade with the Brackley-based team, scoring six of his seven Drivers’ Championships in that time, Hamilton said he hasn’t yet reached a point where he feels he has nothing to bring the team as they try to fight their way back to the front of F1.“I feel, personally, that as long as I can continue to help the team, to help drive the team forward, and really contribute then that is why I want to stay.
“If there is ever a point where I feel like I am not able to do that, it is time for a youngster to come in and take my seat. But I still feel pretty young and in pretty decent shape.”
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