Lewis Hamilton insists his future in Formula One will not rest on securing an eighth title this year, saying championship success is no longer his key motivation.
The seven-time world champion chose to commit to a single-year contract with his Mercedes team for 2021, meaning his future in F1 beyond the end of the season is unclear.
Speaking at the launch of Mercedes' 2021 car, he said he had not yet decided what he would do in 2022 and that his main motivation now comes from his desire to push for greater diversity in F1.
"I'm in a fortunate position where I don't have to commit to multiple years, so I chose to have a one-year deal," he said.