There is “no sign” that would indicate Lewis Hamilton is considering leaving Mercedes. “Sooner or later it will be done,” said team boss Toto Wolff. Ratcliffe confirmed that he will not get involved with the contract talks, insisting that sort of decision “goes through Toto”. As for Ineos’ new 33 percent team stake, Ratcliffe clarified that he has “no interest in taking over the majority”. The Austrian has also signed a new three-year contract to be team boss. “I have not committed myself for three years, I have committed myself for my life. “We are three partners, regardless of my role as team boss.

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