Hamilton attaches great importance to loyalty for the rest of his career

Since its debut in the premier category in 2008, Hamilton has always maintained close and privileged links with Mercedes, whether as an engine manufacturer McLaren his first team, or as a factory structure, which the Briton joined in 2013. 

The name Hamilton has often been circulated among potential Ferrari recruits, under the pretext that any self-respecting great driver must one day try his hand at the Reds and win the title. Team. So what could push the current leader of the Drivers ranking to take the plunge? Hamilton says he is very happy and fulfilled at Mercedes, where he has a contract until 2020, but he is not completely closing the door to the Dolce Vita. 

« I don't know if it's a question of temptation, Hamilton replied from Monza. It all depends if it’s part of my career plan. I was just asked the question: “How would you feel if your career ended without having driven for Ferrari? » But when you're part of Mercedes, you're part of a family forever. 

If you take the example of Stirling Moss and Juan Manuel Fangio, both are still revered and honored within the family. You are part of their story and people care about you forever. It's important to me. Loyalty plays a major role. Afterwards, if at some point I feel like I want to change, that might be an option. I don't know if that's the case at the moment.you”. 

While waiting to one day put on the holy tunic of Maranello, Hamilton will do everything to beat a Scuderia announced as the big favorite on home soil given its engine advantage, already clearly visible at Spa-Francorchamps. With five victories at Monza, the Briton is already the most victorious driver in history at the temple of speed, tied with a certain Michael Schumacher, another Scuderia legend.