Lewis Hamilton looks set to wrap up his 7th World Championship this weekend but the Champion hasn't wrapped up his new contract with the dominating team.  
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Toto has previously mentioned that they will look to conclude everything after Hamilton has wrapped up the championship. When asked if they were feeling cornered now that Hamilton is about to equal Schmacher's record he explained;

“No, not at all cornered. It’s a good dependence on each other; we would like him in the car, and I think he wants to drive the Mercedes because it’s competitive, so no, I think there is a good balance,” 

He also said that he is not going to give away a date just yet other wise he will be bombarded with the same question every race. 

“Yeah, I don’t want to drop a date here because if I do everybody’s going to ask at every single race, but this is what we agreed,” he said. “I think it was important to make sure we had both titles secured and then have a more relaxed approach to the discussion about the future."

Wolf's position at Mercedes is another talking point of the grid as to whether or not he stays in his current position. 

“I believe that each of us has a certain shelf life as a team principal because it’s simply not sustainable to do a few hundred races and be the best [version of] you that started on the journey,” he said.

“It is a job that involves being in an aeroplane, on 20 or so races, and coming back on Monday you have an office job. And I dd 250 hotel nights last year and 500 hours of flying and it is certainly not something that I want do for the rest of my life. But I take enjoyment in what I do and I certainly don’t want to step away from the Mercedes team,” he explained.

Hamilton recently said in an interview that he doesn't know what his future holds. Is this him just being Magnanimous or is he planning an exit from a sport he has dominated for the past 7 years. He has a team set up in Extreme E, Electric SUV Off Road Racing, which starts next March. How will he be able to run a team while competing for his 8th Championship next year. Or does he stay on to further cement his position in the history books by winning a further 1 or 2 championships? What do you think?

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Saudi Arabia have confirmed that they will be hosting a Formula 1 Grand Prix night race.

The race is being held at the second largest city in Sadi Arabia, Jeddah, and is being set up upon the 30km coastal resort of Jeddah's Corniche with what will be a stunning back drop next to the Red Sea.
The full calendar and its schedule will be released in due time. Below are the thoughts of Chase Carey, CEO of Formula 1, Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki AlFaisal Al Saud, the Minister of Sport and HRH Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Al Faisal, President of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation

 Chase Carey, Chairman and CEO of Formula 1.
“We are excited to welcome Saudi Arabia to Formula 1 for the 2021 season and welcome their announcement following speculation in recent days,”
“Saudi Arabia is a country that is rapidly becoming a hub for sports and entertainment with many major events taking place there in recent years and we are very pleased that Formula 1 will be racing there from next season.
“The region is hugely important to us and with 70% of the population of Saudi being under 30 we are excited about the potential to reach new fans and bring our existing fans around the world exciting racing from an incredible and historic location. We will be publishing our full provisional 2021 calendar in the coming weeks and this will be submitted to the World Motor Sport Council for approval.”

Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki AlFaisal Al Saud, the Minister of Sport
“Saudi Arabia is accelerating forward and the speed, energy, excitement of Formula 1 perfectly reflects the transformational journey the country is on. As we’ve witnessed in recent years our people want to be at the very heart of the biggest moments in live sport and entertainment. And they don’t come any bigger than Formula 1.
“No matter where in the world it’s held, Formula 1 is an event that brings people together to celebrate an occasion that goes far beyond sport. We look forward to sharing this unique experience and sharing Jeddah with the world. For many Saudis this will be a dream come true.”


HRH Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Al Faisal, President of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation
“Today is ground-breaking in every sense,” added . “I firmly believe the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will be the biggest sports event hosted in our country’s history and has the potential to change lives, perceptions and reach new audiences and communities like never before. To have the icons of the sport and historic teams race in Saudi in front of young fans and families is truly game-changing.
“We don't have a rich motorsport heritage, but in a short space of time as a federation we’ve earned a strong reputation of delivering world-class international events such as Formula E and the Dakar Rally. As a result, Saudi Arabia is home to literally millions of passionate young fans of motorsport. Many of whom will already be smiling and counting down to seeing their heroes in November 2021. Our plans will see us take the sport to even more people with a celebration that reaches all communities and is open to all.”

Formula E has announced this morning that they have taken a minority shareholding in the new electric SUV racing, Extreme E. (Image Courtesy of Formula E)
​Extreme E is the New Radical Off Road Motorsport which will see Electric SUV's competing in remote ecosystems around the world, which aims to shed light on environmental issues.
The one goal which is shared between the two Series, is their founding purpose to counteract climate change by speeding up the adoption of electric vehicles. 

Formula E operated the open-wheel single-seater race cars in the FIA World championship whereas Extreme E will see Electric SUV's compete in some of the most testing, off road conditions in the world. Both Lewis Hamilton and ex team mate and forma World Champion Nico Roseberg have both entered teams into the Extreme E. Lets hope that this becomes a battle like we used to see on the F1 tracks. 

With Formula E's minority investment, also comes with a seat on the board of directors for Extreme E which will be held by Formula E CEO Jamie Reigle. The two businesses will remain independent but the collaboration between their leadership, Extreme E's CEO Alejandro Agag, will allow for a strategic partnership. 

Formula E will be back as of January 16th 2021 where it will be starting of in Santiago for its debut Grand Prix. Extreme E will be launching its first season which will open in Saudi Arabia on 21st March 202. 

Thoughts of the CEO's of both Motorsports below. 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF FORMULA E; BOARD DIRECTOR OF EXTREME E
JAMIE REIGLE
"Formula E and Extreme E stand out as sports founded with purpose. As we both race for better futures, a strategic partnership with Extreme E is a natural progression for Formula E. We are joining forces in our fight against climate change, while each continuing on our independent and complementary sporting paths. It’s an honour for me to be invited to join Extreme E’s Board of Directors and I’m committed to delivering the greatest impact for both businesses as we light up the world with the transformative power of electric racing."


CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, EXTREME E; FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN OF FORMULA E
ALEJANDRO AGAG
"It has always been my intention to have Formula E and Extreme E working closely together, spreading the message of electrification, environment and equality. The two series are very different but have a shared purpose as they fight alongside one another to counteract climate change. I’d like to welcome Jamie to the Board of Extreme E and look forward to continuing our work together, this time to capture the momentum and maximise the potential of Extreme E."