Max Verstappen: Is the Dutch driver potential Lewis Hamilton replacement at Mercedes?

Lewis Hamilton's future at Mercedes has been talk of town since end of last season. re were talks about Hamilton moving to Ferrari after reports emerged about him having a discussion with Ferrari's top officials. Recently, Mercedes rubbished rumours of Hamilton leaving team by offering him a new deal. In spite of fresh contract talks, re are rumours that Mercedes might still end up signing Max Verstappen if Lewis Hamilton decides to end his partnership with team.

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F1: Toto Wolff on Max Verstappen and Charles LeClerc

With Lewis Hamilton’s future with Silver Arrows yet to be decided, Mercedes Boss Toto Wolff has hinted at possibility of bringing in Red Bull star Max Verstappen to team. Speaking to Auto Motor und Sport, Toto Wolff said that he would be surprised if both (Verstappen and LeClerc) commit to ir teams for five years and close  door for everyone else.

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F1: Lewis Hamilton's contract at Mercedes

According to Lewis Hamilton's former teammate Jenson Button, 34-year-old pockets an ermous £40 million base salary. However, according to a report published by Express.co.uk, Mercedes are reportedly rey to offer Lewis Hamilton a deal worth a staggering £46.5 million per year. Earlier, multiple reports suggested that Lewis Hamilton is seeking to boost his annual salary with Mercedes to a lofty £60 million from 2021. 

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F1: Max Verstappen's exit clause with Red Bull racing 

Max Verstappen recently extended his contract with Red Bull. It would keep him with Formula One team until end of 2023 season. In spite of signing  contract, Verstappen could still end up walking away from Red Bull F1 team. According to a report published by essentiallysports.com, Red Bull visor Helmut Marko has revealed a crucial exit clause in Max Verstappen’s current contract. Should certain circumstances arise, Verstappen is free to walk away from Red Bull as early as 2021. 

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