Lewis Hamilton moves closer to joining Mercedes?

Lewis Hamilton will reportedly leave McLaren at the end of the season to join Mercedes.

McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh recently hinted that the 2008 champion was prepared to sign a new deal with the British team.

"I believe Hamilton and Mercedes have already agreed personal terms and a deal could be imminent," said BBC Sport's Eddie Jordan.

Hamilton, who was involved in a crash at the recent Belgian Grand Prix, is currently fourth in the driver rankings.