With Lewis Hamilton’s contract expiring in just ten months, Toto Wolff is openly admitting that Max Verstappen is on Mercedes “radar” for 2022. The 36-year-old also said whether he keeps racing in 2022 will be all about whether he continues to enjoy it. I don’t want that (winning the title) to be the deciding factor. “What we have decided is to discuss things much earlier this year and not at the end of the season,” he said at the launch of Mercedes’ new car. Wolff also denied that Hamilton’s motivation appears to be slipping, as the record winner of 95 grands prix revealed on Tuesday that he has only done 30 laps in the simulator this winter. “I have no doubts about his motivation,” said the Mercedes team boss.

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