Lewis Hamilton says he's tired and needs a break. (Photo: LAT Photographic)
Lewis Hamilton has revealed he will demand a less arduous off-track schedule when he negotiates a new contract with McLaren.
The 2008 World Champion's current deal includes 2012, but it emerged last week that a success-related break clause could open the door for a switch to Red Bull.
However, Christian Horner on Saturday estimated the chance of a Sebastian Vettel/Hamilton lineup next year as "slim to nil," at the same time as a frustrated Hamilton was publicly laying out his demands for a new deal at McLaren.
"When I re-sign the contract with McLaren they are going to be shocked at how many days they are not going to be able to make me do," Hamilton told reporters after qualifying 10th near the end of a demanding pre-Silverstone media and sponsor schedule.
"I will be doing a lot less work. There is definitely a danger of burnout," said the Briton.
Hamilton, who has had a poor run of results and been the subject of intense speculation as well as criticism recently, admitted he is looking forward to F1's August break.
"It is nice to know I have got that coming up," said the 26-year-old, admitting he feels "older" than 30. "Am I tired? Um, maybe. Have I trained? No, never trained for the past two weeks.
"But what's important is that the sponsors are happy," he quipped.
