Lewis Hamilton contract: Mercedes star’s father has already dropped hint over future

“As far as Lewis is concerned, and we as a family as well, it really is about hope, opportunity, dreams, achievements, and not so much targets [on the track].”

Meanwhile, Mercedes chief Toto Wolff has claimed the Silver Arrows must be ready for ‘curveballs’ amid uncertainty over Hamilton’s future.

“It doesn’t worry me at all, because I will always respect Lewis’s decisions,” he told Autosport.com.

“Whether this is staying with us for a long time, or whether that means leaving the sport and pursuing different interests. I think we need to be ready for all kinds of curveballs being thrown at us.

“But at the same time, we talk a lot, and we are very transparent with each other. I think there is more to achieve together.”

Wolff also hailed Hamilton, admitting his skills go beyond merely being the fastest driver.

“It’s not one dimensional,” the 48-year-old added.