<p>Lewis Hamilton may go on to win 10 world titles, but his status as the greatest could be undermined by a lack of true rivals, according to two of Britain's best-known former racers.</p>.<p>Martin Brundle and Damon Hill both agreed that the six-time champion is a relentless and deserved record-breaking success story, Brundle saying he felt privileged to witness his feats.</p>.<p>Hamilton last Sunday became the sport's most successful driver when he claimed a record 92nd win, moving one clear of seven-time champion Michael Schumacher's 14-year record of 91 wins.</p>.<p>Hill, the 1996 world champion, believes Hamilton needs to be challenged by and beat another driver of the same calibre if he is to silence the doubters.</p>.<p>"There's a risk that Lewis's achievements will be measured against the intensity of his competition," said Hill, who had to beat Schumacher to win his title.</p>.<p>"Mercedes have totally dominated this era and Lewis is not challenged."</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/formula-1/hamiltons-future-comes-more-into-focus-after-record-win-907180.html" target="_blank">Hamilton's future comes more into focus after record win</a></strong></p>.<p>Brundle said he would not be surprised if Hamilton won 10 championships.</p>.<p>"I'm not sure we ever thought anybody would approach, let alone surpass, Michael Schumacher's tally of 91 victories," the commentator told Sky Sports before adding "and I think there's a long way to go yet".</p>.<p>Brundle added that Hamilton, like Schumacher, says he is not interested in statistics and league tables, but did this only to deflect pressure.</p>.<p>"I could see Lewis aiming at something like 10 frankly and a long way north of 100 victories."</p>.<p>Hamilton will be seeking a 93rd victory to help Mercedes seal an unprecedented seventh consecutive constructors title at this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix amid much speculation about his future.</p>.<p>He is out of contract this year and Formula One is heading towards a likely salary cap for drivers in 2023.</p>.<p>Reports have suggested that Hamilton wants to improve on his current deal, claimed to be worth around 40 million euros per season while Mercedes want to cut costs.</p>.<p>Team boss Toto Wolff is also out of contract this year, but like Hamilton has said he wants to stay with the team - and would much prefer to secure the champion on a multi-year deal instead of a one-year extension.</p>.<p>Hamilton has a lead of 77 points ahead of nearest rival and Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas, who has agreed already to stay with the team next year.</p>.<p>As the F1 circus returns to Imola, for the first time in 14 years, Hill and Brundle will have memories of the tragic 1994 San Marino Grand Prix stirred.</p>.<p>That weekend saw the deaths of Hill's close friend Austrian Roland Ratzenberger in qualifying and his Williams team-mate Brazilian Ayrton Senna during the race.</p>
<p>Lewis Hamilton may go on to win 10 world titles, but his status as the greatest could be undermined by a lack of true rivals, according to two of Britain's best-known former racers.</p>.<p>Martin Brundle and Damon Hill both agreed that the six-time champion is a relentless and deserved record-breaking success story, Brundle saying he felt privileged to witness his feats.</p>.<p>Hamilton last Sunday became the sport's most successful driver when he claimed a record 92nd win, moving one clear of seven-time champion Michael Schumacher's 14-year record of 91 wins.</p>.<p>Hill, the 1996 world champion, believes Hamilton needs to be challenged by and beat another driver of the same calibre if he is to silence the doubters.</p>.<p>"There's a risk that Lewis's achievements will be measured against the intensity of his competition," said Hill, who had to beat Schumacher to win his title.</p>.<p>"Mercedes have totally dominated this era and Lewis is not challenged."</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/formula-1/hamiltons-future-comes-more-into-focus-after-record-win-907180.html" target="_blank">Hamilton's future comes more into focus after record win</a></strong></p>.<p>Brundle said he would not be surprised if Hamilton won 10 championships.</p>.<p>"I'm not sure we ever thought anybody would approach, let alone surpass, Michael Schumacher's tally of 91 victories," the commentator told Sky Sports before adding "and I think there's a long way to go yet".</p>.<p>Brundle added that Hamilton, like Schumacher, says he is not interested in statistics and league tables, but did this only to deflect pressure.</p>.<p>"I could see Lewis aiming at something like 10 frankly and a long way north of 100 victories."</p>.<p>Hamilton will be seeking a 93rd victory to help Mercedes seal an unprecedented seventh consecutive constructors title at this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix amid much speculation about his future.</p>.<p>He is out of contract this year and Formula One is heading towards a likely salary cap for drivers in 2023.</p>.<p>Reports have suggested that Hamilton wants to improve on his current deal, claimed to be worth around 40 million euros per season while Mercedes want to cut costs.</p>.<p>Team boss Toto Wolff is also out of contract this year, but like Hamilton has said he wants to stay with the team - and would much prefer to secure the champion on a multi-year deal instead of a one-year extension.</p>.<p>Hamilton has a lead of 77 points ahead of nearest rival and Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas, who has agreed already to stay with the team next year.</p>.<p>As the F1 circus returns to Imola, for the first time in 14 years, Hill and Brundle will have memories of the tragic 1994 San Marino Grand Prix stirred.</p>.<p>That weekend saw the deaths of Hill's close friend Austrian Roland Ratzenberger in qualifying and his Williams team-mate Brazilian Ayrton Senna during the race.</p>