SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium -- Lewis Hamilton doubts Sebastian Vettel would accept the challenge of racing alongside him at Mercedes in 2018.
Though Kimi Raikkonen has been retained for another season at Ferrari, championship leader Vettel appears to be no closer to signing an extension with the Italian team beyond 2017. Recent reports in Italy claim the German is reluctant to sign a new deal while there is a possibility to sign for Mercedes, with the world champions yet to confirm whether Valtteri Bottas will remain beyond this season.
Hamilton, whose contract runs until the end of 2018, trails the Ferrari driver by 14 points in the title fight with nine races to go.