There has been a huge shake up behind the scenes with INEOS becoming a one-third shareholder in Mercedes with Daimler and Wolff sharing the remainder equally between them.
And Corriere report that Ineos may well take on a large chunk of Hamilton’s contract to ensure he stays in F1.
Hamilton leaving Mercedes before the start of the 2021 season could prove disastrous both for the defending constructors’ champions and the sport as a whole.
But Hamilton has stated on numerous occasions in recent months that he plans to continue driving in F1, suggesting an agreement isn’t far away from being announced.