Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton hopes to put pen to paper on his next Formula 1 contract with Mercedes before the Australian Grand Prix next weekend. Hamilton and Mercedes have been close to a deal for some time, which has been estimated to be worth as much s $213million over the next three years. The extension is expected to see the four-time world champion under contract until the end of the 2020 season. 'I hope it will happen before Melbourne,' Hamiton said. 'We have of course got this year to focus on, but it will happen. 'We have been talking and continue to talk. 'It is quite a relaxed atmosphere for us because Mercedes know I am committed to them, and they have expressed they are...
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