Lewis Hamilton not currently part of Jim Ratcliffe’s bid for Manchester United

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton is not currently involved in Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s bid for Manchester United (David Davies/PA)

Seven-time Formula One world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton is not currently active in Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s move to buy Manchester United.

Ratcliffe has entered the bidding for United as one of the UK’s richest men looks to complete a takeover of the club he supported as a boy.