Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton is hoping to have his future sorted by Christmas now that the Formula One season is over.
The most successful driver in the history of the sport and his Mercedes team, winner of both titles for an unprecedented seventh year in succession, still have to sit down and put pen to paper.
Hamilton is otherwise out of contract in a few weeks' time.
The issue, even if it looks a foregone conclusion, is the biggest question of several remaining to be answered around the paddock.
"I plan to be here next year.