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Wednesday, 2 March 2011 @ 14:39

Lewis Close to New Management

Lewis Hamilton is close to announcing the management team who will guide his career over the next few years.

It is now 12 months since Hamilton stunned Formula One by ditching father Anthony as his manager.

Asked whether an appointment was imminent, Hamilton told Press Association Sport: "I definitely am closer."

Anthony had previously been by Lewis' side every step of the way, from his early days in karting onto becoming F1 world champion in 2008.

The stunning decision effectively left Hamilton rudderless through last season, but after a year under his own steam, he is poised to finally allow a third party to act for him.

IMG, who include Tiger Woods and Roger Federer on their books, along with Simon Fuller who has been long-time manager of the Beckhams, are the two leading contenders.

Hamilton added: "Nothing has been signed or fully firmed up, which is why I've not announced anything.

"But I'm really hopeful in the next week or so we have an announcement for you guys, definitely before Australia (the grand prix from March 25-27)."

Admitting there were two companies in the running, Hamilton added: "One is 85%, and the other is still hanging in there.

"It's a big decision to sign with someone for a period of time, but I'm confident with what I'm going to do, and you'll find out very soon."

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