Lewis Hamilton says the only reason why he is yet to sign a new contract with Mercedes is that he feels “a little bit awkward” due to the economic uncertainty caused by the global health pandemic. The World Champion’s team-mate Valtteri Bottas was confirmed for a fifth year with F1’s dominant team on the eve of the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone. As things stand, Hamilton does not have a contract in place for next year, albeit the overwhelming likelihood is that he will stay with Mercedes whom he joined in 2013. During an interview with Karun Chandhok on Sky Sports, Hamilton was asked when he would join Bottas in pledging his future to Mercedes. To whom it may...
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