Lewis Hamilton warns McLaren: 'Make me champion or I may leave'

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Speaking ahead of Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix, the Briton has further stoked speculation over his future with his comments, which come amid reports that McLaren are keen to tie both Hamilton and team-mate Jenson Button to new long-term deals.

Asked about the chances of him staying at McLaren for the rest of his career, Hamilton told British reporters: "I don't really envisage anything except winning world championships. I have only got a short period in Formula One.

"I am fortunate enough to be in a top team where I am comfortable but I want to win championships."

Hamilton has been with McLaren since the start of 2007, winning the drivers' championship in his second season after missing out to Kimi Raikkonen by a single point in his maiden campaign, but is out of contract at the end of next year.

McLaren have produced a strong car for Hamilton this season - good enough for him to qualify second in both Australia and Malaysia - although that has not prevented Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel taking victory at both races.

The Woking-based team are confident of closing the gap on the reigning constructors' champions, and will perhaps need to do so in order to retain their star asset.

Hamilton added: "I have always enjoyed racing here and would like to continue but you also, at the end of the year, have to assess what position you are in and what happened."