Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff says that Lewis Hamilton staying with the team beyond the end of this season is “the obvious pairing”. “F1 provides a great marketing platform for our brand,” said Wolff, who was speaking at the launch of Mercedes’ new partnership with Team Ineos, which they say will include technology transfer with Ineos boss Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s energy business, as well as teams in cycling’s Tour de France and sailing’s America’s Cup. “But the partnership indicates our wish to continue.” Wolff said: “I would very much hope we go to China.

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