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Hamilton: I want to upset the red cars

17:43, 22 Apr 2018

byJake Williams-Smith

Lewis Hamilton has reiterated his desire to take his Mercedes team "further than it has ever been". The reigning champion is yet to sign a new contract with his current employers but maintains he wants to stick with them and build on what they have accomplished in F1.

“My hope for the future is that we continue – continue to grow, excel and always move forwards. Obviously, to build our relationship. But I really want to take this team the furthest it has ever been." He told the official F1 website.

“I want to be part of this journey where Mercedes are the most successful Formula One team in history.

“I want to push it as far as I can, with the lifespan as a driver that I have, that it would take a long, long time for anyone else to catch up. I think it would really upset the red cars and the red team, so that’s my goal…”

Hamilton also discussed his motivations for joining the team back in 2013 and making the tough decision to leave the team he had been with since a teen, McLaren.

“I love the idea that you watch Michael go to Ferrari and take them from not being successful. Being a part of that journey and winning – it looked amazing to watch and I wanted to do something like that."