Eddie Jordan just won't give up, the Channel 4 pundit sticking to his claim that Mercedes will pull out of Formula 1 at the end of the 2018 season.
The former team owner says that talks are already underway between the German manufacturer and The Formula One Group, the sport's commercial rights holder, to organise the manufacture's exit.
Mercedes has a commitment to remain in Grand Prix racing beyond 2018 but could leave if the entire team is sold, which Jordan is speculating will happen.
Jordan also said the Mercedes board of directors had agreed in principle to supply McLaren next season with its power unit.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff was quick to respond to EJ's latest fantasies however.
"Petronas is not leaving us, UBS is not leaving us. We're staying in F1!" insisted the Austrian manager.
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