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Simon Lazenby believes Lewis Hamilton would leave Mercedes for Ferrari in an attempt to win an eighth world title. 

Hamilton started the new Formula One season in disappointing fashion, placing only sixth in Bahrain and well down on runaway winner Max Verstappen and Red Bull.

The seven-time world champion's contract expires at the end of the season, and speculation is rife that he could stall on a new deal if Mercedes fail to reverse their slump. 

Sky Sports' Lazenby says a move to Aston Martin is unlikely for Hamilton but Ferrari could be an option if they continue to be Red Bull's closest competitors. 

'Not to Aston, but how can you rule out a move to Ferrari if [Mercedes] stay like this?', he said speaking on Sky Sports F1 Podcast.