WATCH: Lewis Hamilton does donuts in a $125,000 Mercedes AMG GT in the desert

Lewis Hamilton drove the all-new Mercedes AMG GT in the middle of a desert.

WATCH: Lewis Hamilton does donuts in a $125,000 Mercedes AMG GT in the desert

Lewis Hamilton doing doughnuts in the Mercedes AMG GT (image via Mercedes-Benz)

Lewis Hamilton is a racing icon. The British driver has achieved immense success in Formula 1 and bagged seven world titles. The 38-year-old is a popular personality globally and, as such, is a prime face for endorsements. Mercedes flew Hamilton off to a desert to drive the all-new Mercedes AMG GT for the first time.

The British driver became part of Mercedes’s latest walkaround video of the AMG GT on YouTube. Hamilton was fascinated by the 577 horsepower machine as he. Saw the new GT coupe for the first time. Though, the 38-year-old had seen a clay model previously. Lewis Hamilton said, “I am always fascinated to see where they take these new designs.”

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The Mercedes driver took over and got inside the $125,000 Mercedes. Hamilton asked, “Hey can I go and do some doughnuts?” The 38-year-old went ahead and got smoke out of the GT’s tires. The Mercedes’ silver shade was shining under the bright sun of the desert as Lewis Hamilton got the tail out of this performance beast with dust all over the car.

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Lewis Hamilton talking to the host in the Mercedes AMG GT walkaround video (image via Mercedes-Benz)
Lewis Hamilton talking to the host in the Mercedes AMG GT walkaround video (image via Mercedes-Benz)

Hamilton’s contract with Mercedes runs out at the end of 2023. The 7-time world champion has been in discussions with Toto Wolff‘s team over a renewal for some time now. However, the deal is yet to be finalized between the two parties. Previously, it was believed that Lewis Hamilton’s demand for a 10-year ambassador role with the Silver Arrows had proved to be an issue in the contract negotiations.

However, Wolff dismissed such claims straightaway. The Mercedes team boss remains confident that Hamilton will soon put pen to paper on a new contract with the team. The 38-year-old is keen on staying at Brackley despite rumors about Ferrari’s alleged interest in the 7-time world champion. Although, for now, the British driver is happy to test out new Mercedes machinery.

Thus, Lewis Hamilton got his hands on the all-new Mercedes AMG GT. The 38-year-old drove the $125,000 machine in the desert and did some donuts to test it. Certainly, it was a fun affair for the 7-time world champion. Perhaps, this run could convince Hamilton to get this beast in his garage in the future, maybe even as a bonus from the F1 team.

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