Mercedes and Hamilton had “first chat” over new F1 contract

Seven-time F1 world champion Hamilton is entering the final year of his current Mercedes contract in 2023, having signed a two-year deal during the 2021 season.

Mercedes F1 chief Wolff said last month that both the team and Hamilton remained aligned on their goals, and that he anticipated it would take “a few hours” to get a new agreement in place.

Asked by Autosport on Wednesday following the launch of Mercedes’ 2023 F1 car for an update on contract talks,…