Lewis Hamilton ended speculation about future intentions on Sunday when he made clear he expects to sign a new contract with Mercedes before Christmas.
The newly-crowned seven-time world champion, who finished third in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on return from a bout of Covid-19, said talks with team chief Toto Wolff were likely to start in the next “couple of weeks”.
“I plan to be here next year, I want to be here next year,” Hamilton told reporters after the race.
“I think us, as a team, have more to do together, more to achieve both in the sport an even more outside the sport.
“So, yes, I hope we can begin this week discussions and hopefully get it tied up …
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