Mercedes must convince Lewis Hamilton they are on the right path towards Formula 1 success – or risk the Brit walking away from the sport.
Hamilton's F1 future has been under much scrutiny this year with his current deal due to expire at the end of this season. Both driver and team pledged to thrash out a new contract over the winter but an extension failed to materialise.
As a result, the seven-time world champion has been linked with alternative options – most strongly with a move to Ferrari. But former F1 racer and fellow Brit David Coulthard cannot see such an outcome and thinks there will only be one alternative if Hamilton does not commit to his current team.
