F1 news: Lewis Hamilton Mercedes future revealed by Toto Wolff
LEWIS HAMILTON signing a new Mercedes contract is a formality, team boss Toto Wolff has claimed.
By Rhys Turrell / Published 6th February 2018
Lewis Hamilton is staying at Mercedes
Hamilton won his fourth world title last season and will be going for glory again in 2018.
The Brit is now in the final year of his contract with Mercedes - but Wolff is calm about the future of his star man.
"Lewis has become such an important pillar within the team, it is a no-brainer that we continue with each other," Wolff explained.
"The discussions are ongoing and with a very positive mind-set.
"It is just a matter of time, when we seal it and put the signature to the document."
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"It is just a matter of time, when we seal it and put the signature to the document"
Toto Wolff on Lewis Hamilton
Hamilton will be wearing Tommy Hilfiger this season after Mercedes announced a partnership with the global fashion brand.
The multi-year deal to be the official apparel partner comes after Hugo Boss switched to the all-electric Formula E championship.
Mercedes said Hilfiger, owned by PVH Corp, would also have its branding on the 2018 car due to be unveiled at Silverstone later this month by Hamilton and Finnish team mate Valtteri Bottas.
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"It is always exciting to embark on a new partnership, particularly when it touches such a key area of our team's image," said Wolff in a statement.
Hilfiger previously sponsored Ferrari, when seven times champion Michael Schumacher was driving for that team, and now-defunct Lotus.
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