McLaren managing director, Jonathon Neale, has admitted the team are close to agreeing a new contract with Lewis Hamilton, according to SkySports.
The 27-year-old has been persistently linked with a move away from the Woking-based outfit, as he became frustrated by the lack of technical progress being made this term.
However after a recent upturn in fortunes, including a race victory in Hungary, Hamilton appears to be once again happy with life at the British team.
Discussions are believed to have been taking place during the mid-season break, and Neale is confident that the former World Champion will stay.
“We are closer and of course we are in dialogue,” Neale said
“For obvious reasons I can’t speculate more at the moment. We are working very hard to find a common ground.”
When asked if both parties desired a new deal his response was. “Very much so.”
Neale is also confident that Hamilton can compete for the title this season, despite being 47 points adrift of Fernando Alonso.
“Mathematically it is still possible, 25 points for a win and it doesn’t take much to switch those,
“We have got a quick car. Our car was in better shape than Ferrari at the last race. He is a fighter, he loves a challenge. He just needs a sniff of it and to feel that the team is behind him and pushing.
“And I think if he feels we are pushing and bring the upgrades and dealing with the issues as they arise then he will be fighting for the title at the end of the season.”
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