Lewis Hamilton hoping to race on past 40 with new Mercedes contract

Hamilton, who will be 38 on January 5, joined Mercedes in 2013 after starting his F1 career with McLaren in 2007.

Lewis Hamilton has said he hopes to sign a new multi-year contract with Mercedes and continue racing in Formula One into his forties.

Speaking to reporters ahead of this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix, the seven-time world champion revealed he was in talks with the team about another multi-year.

Asked about his future, Hamilton, 37, said: "You're stuck with me for quite a bit longer.

"We are going to do another deal. We are going to sit down and discuss it in these next couple of months."

Hamilton, who will be 38 on January 5, joined Mercedes in 2013 after starting his F1 career with McLaren in 2007.

He won his first title in 2008 and holds records for most victories (103) and pole positions (103), but this year faces completing a season without winning a single race for the first time.

"I want to keep racing," he said.