With still no official confirmation that he will remain with Mercedes, Toto Wolff says “never say never” to rumours linking Lewis Hamilton to Red Bull.

Hamilton has yet to sign a new deal with Mercedes with pundits speculating that he is waiting hear whether Daimler is intent on selling come the end of 2021.

According to the Daily Mail that wait, though, is almost over as Hamilton is “close” to signing a new £120m three-year deal with Mercedes.

Former team boss Eddie Jordan reckons he should jump ship and head to Red Bull.

“I personally believe Lewis should go to Red Bull and not to Ferrari,” Jordan told Ziggo Sport.