Lewis Hamilton 's current Mercedes deal expires at the end of this season . The team has been struggling to find a replacement for Nico Rosberg, who is due to retire from Formula One in 2017 after winning his record seventh world title last year.
Lewis Hamilton 's current Mercedes deal expires at the end of this season . Mercedes say a new contract for the world champion is a formality . Hamilton says he wants to extend his stay , so why the delay ? Hopefully the 30-year-old is holding out for a move to Ferrari . Hamilton could finally prove that he is a better driver than Sebastian Vettel . CLICK HERE for all the latest news from the world of Formula One .