LEWIS HAMILTON and his Mercedes boss Toto Wolff toasted his seventh title with a few glasses of something special at 30,000ft. But now it’s time to put pleasantries aside as they lock horns over a new deal. “And so, I wanted to put it aside and wait until the job is done. Prior to Hamilton’s win in Istanbul, he said: “I don’t want to drop a date (when Hamilton will sign) because, if I do, everybody’s going to ask at every single race – but this is what we agreed. “I think it was important to make sure that we have both titles secured and then have a more relaxed approach to the discussion about the future. We would like him in the car and I think he wants to drive the Mercedes – because it’s competitive.

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