This is actually pretty good drama, I really don't mind either outcome. I actually prefer that they split up so other teams can have better chances...
One angle nobody has explored so far is... I wonder if there are still Nazi sympathizers in Mercedes management trying to derail the deal? (since LH has became increasingly vocal about BLM and even had their cars painted black... surely a white supremacist manager might push back when he has the chance?)
Anyway, even if the deal falls apart, I'd love to see Hamilton win a championship driving an inferior car.