World champion Lewis Hamilton's new Mercedes deal is still inching towards the signatures, but has revealed that this week there should be news. After months of rumours, delays and public negotiations, the British driver said before Malaysia that he was hoping his contract for 2016 and beyond will be ready for an announcement before the race weekend ended. It didn't happen, but one Spanish report said the sides have now fully agreed and a public declaration is now imminent. Hamilton, 30, has now backed that suggestion, as British newspapers suggest a deal worth about $40 million a year for the two-time title winner is on the table. 'It should be done this week,' he is quoted as saying....
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