Lewis Hamilton shares retirement ‘dream’ as Mercedes star could quit at end of 2023 season | F1 | Sport

Mercedes struggled with porpoising at the start of the new ground effect era, which began last year, but they have since got to grips with the new design regulations and could mount a charge for Red Bull’s Constructors’ Crown in 2023. Christian Horner and co could be fighting with one arm tied behind their backs after a breach of the FIA’s budget cap saw them slapped with a fine and a reduction in wind tunnel time to develop their car. 

Retiring as champion would see Hamilton follow the lead of former team-mate and rival Nico Rosberg, who did the same after winning a gripping title battle in 2016. Even if the next Drivers’ Championship doesn’t come next year, the Brit admits that it won’t be ‘terribly long’ before he walks away from the sport.