adminLONDON. — Mercedes are confident Lewis Hamilton will sign a new contract with the team and are hopeful the new deal will be announced in “a few weeks”.
Silver Arrows chief Toto Wolff says Mercedes have held “good discussions” with Hamilton about extending his contract over the winter break.
World Formula One chamMercedes are confident Lewis Hamilton will sign a new contract with the team and are hopeful the new deal will be announced in “a few weeks”.pion Hamilton’s present contract with the Silver Arrows expires at the end of the upcoming season.
Mercedes began talks with Hamilton during the back-end of last season and he is expected to sign a new three-year contract, worth a reputed £120m.
“We’ve had very good discussions, ticking the dots and are expecting to come up with some news soon,” Wolff said at Silverstone at the launch of Mercedes’ new W09 car.
“The sooner the better. The minute you put the date out, you are going to be remembered about the date and it doesn’t make any sense to put ourselves under pressure.
“It is important to cover every angle of the corporation. Lewis has been with the team for six years, we are talking about extending that to a very long time.
“A couple of weeks would be a realistic target. Maybe a few weeks.” — Sky Sports
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