Lewis Hamilton. The seven-time Formula One world champion is yet to agree an extension with the manufacturer, making him a free agent ahead of the 2021 season opener on March 28.
While it has been reported that wages are a stumbling block for the two parties, Mercedes have firmly stated that they will not be making any comment on rumours.
However, a report has now emerged that states how Hamilton is keen to play a role in choosing who he might drive with beyond 2021, if he should continue.Autosprint report that the performance of Russell in Bahrain might have ‘thrown a spanner in the works’ on the topic of the future of Hamilton.Italian journalist Alessandro Gargantini has said: "It would not surprise us if Hamilton wants to play an active.
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