Bernie: Lewis won't bolt

BERNIE ECCLESTONE says he would be surprised if Ferrari pulled off a Formula One coup by signing Lewis Hamilton – and believes it is Mercedes or bust for the British driver

- DARREN WITCOOP

Hamilton’s future is under scrutiny with six months left on his £40m-a-year Mercedes deal.

Both Hamilton (inset) and Mercedes chief Toto Wolff say they expect to agree a new deal.

But Ferrari are reportedly preparing a huge bid for Hamilton – which could involve a swap deal with Charles Leclerc.