LEWIS HAMILTON has been told he has a job at Mercedes for life.
The Mercedes ace, 37, will open talks in the winter to discuss a new deal which will see him remain in F1 after 2023.
He already has a contract in place for next season, worth £40million, but he is looking to prolong his F1 career into his 40s.
And Merc boss Toto Wolff says Hamilton is assured of his seat – providing he wants to remain in F1.
Wolff said: “It is 100 percent his [Lewis’] seat,” when asked if he was looking at other drivers for beyond 2023.