Mercedes ready to discuss future with Hamilton

While Mercedes F1 impatiently awaits to know the outcome of the duel between its pilots Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the executive president of the sporting branch of the star manufacturer Toto wolff said that an extension was in the cards for the 2008 world champion, whose current contract extends until the end of 2015. “We really intend to keep it for many years,” said the Austrian. “He is part of the family, our relationships go beyond the professional framework between a driver and his team. It's on another level. »

While Nico Rosberg has extended with Mercedes for several months, the lack of confirmation for Lewis Hamilton was enough to launch certain speculations in this transfer period. “We wanted to postpone the discussions, even when the rumors were amplified by mentioning our team and other drivers. We debated whether we should start negotiations and decided it wasn't the best decision. We will start this on Monday or Tuesday after the Abu Dhabi GP and we hope to find a solution quickly. »