Hamilton snubs Red Bull and Ferrari, set to stay with McLaren

Formula One ace Lewis Hamilton has said he will certainly sign a new deal with McLaren next year to continue beyond 2012, snubbing the Red Bull and Ferrari teams.

The 26-year-old has already started turning his thoughts to a more positive 2012 when his future is likely to be the subject of great debate given his current deal expires at the end.

Hamilton, though, sees no reason why he will not remain at McLaren even though it is highly likely seats at Ferrari and Red Bull will also be available in 2013.What is most important for me next year is getting back to where I should be - to the good performances, to winning, to enjoying life, enjoying the year. I'm at a positive place within myself. Things are getting better, and I just want to continue on this path because it would be good," Hamilton said.

"I don't think there's any question of my commitment to the team, so there's no real rush to have to do anything. I'll just focus on the year," The Daily Mail quoted him, as saying.

Asked if he felt it was more than likely he would stay, Hamilton said: "Yeah, I do. I'm confident about that. Martin has already spoken to me about re-signing, so I know it's there at some point, and I guess at some stage when we have time we'll sit down (to discuss it further). But the most important thing is to focus on the season ahead."

Hamilton has been with the team since he was 13. (ANI)