‘Curveballs’ delay farcical Lewis Hamilton F1 negotiations over new Mercedes contract – Wide World of Sports

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says he has no doubts Lewis Hamilton will sign a new contract with the team, despite a number of “curveballs” delaying a deal.
Hamilton, who was knighted in the New Year’s Honours, remains unsigned for 2021, despite pre-season testing being just six weeks away, with the opening race of the season to follow two weeks after that in Bahrain.
The major sticking point is believed to be Hamilton’s asking price of around $70 million a season, with Mercedes reportedly looking to…

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