Lewis Hamilton says “nothing is set in ston𝔍e”👍 regarding his Mercedes contract but insists his focus remains on continuing to race in Formula 1 beyond the end of the 2020 season.

After the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, Hamilton said there was “no guarantee” that he would stay i♋n F1 with Mercedes next year, an admission which caused a stir and led to much speculation oꦡver the six-time world champion’s future.

But Hamilton has since given a strong indication that he will continue with Mercedes, explaining that he is likely to negotiate fresh terms once he has wrapped up a seventh world title, a feat he can achieve as early ﷺas this weekend’s Turkish Grand Prix.

"I think it's something we'll do, if 🍬not after th⛦e job is done, then particularly at the end of the year,” Hamilton said when he faced the media at Istanbul Park.

"But nothing is set in stone. I think it's just about talking about it and at the moment, I do🍸n't feel ꦦlike I'm finished.

"I think there's always area꧂s to improve. I love racing, I love the challenge and I don't think that's going to change anytime soon.”

Hamilton explained that his contract goes beyond simp🅺ly racing in F1, rev💧ealing the reasons behind the current delays over a renewed deal.

"♛I believe I have the best contract that there is, in terms of how it's structured and in terms of time management," he said. "With the team that's put around me, I think it's🔯 been great.

"But I'm always looking to see how we can impro𒊎ve. How can I be more efficient and do more for the partners? How 🦩can I position myself to do more for the team?

"Natura💜lly, I think it's easy just to go and sign that deal and continue not having to think of what's afterwards. And I'm very conscious of the✅ idea that I do want to continue with Mercedes, I would love to help them on this quest in pushing for change.

"They are taking their cars green, and electrifying more, and I want to help them on that road. I would like to help them in terms of pushing for diversity, because that's💜 also within the organisation, as with every organisation out there. The𒀰re is not enough of it. So there's a lot to discuss, and a lot to go through.”