Lewis Hamilton is edging towards signing a new Mercedes contract and a deal could be struck within weeks.
The seven-time World champion sees his current deal expire at the end of the season with previous reports suggesting that he could leave the team. Ferrari have been linked with an audacious swoop.
It was previously suggested that they were preparing a mega-money £40m offer to Hamilton. However, the 38-year-old has hinted that he could agree fresh terms within weeks, whilst he has also addressed the speculation that he could leave. As quoted by The Sun, he said: “When you're in contract negotiations there is always going to be speculation.
