Lewis Hamilton reveals key demand in talks over new £60-million-a-year Mercedes deal

Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton is making Mercedes sweat for a furr contract extension. star has w revealed that freedom will be key demand during contract negotiations. Hamilton’s contract with Mercedes expires at end of 2020 season.

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Lewis Hamilton Mercedes contract: Toto Wolff is yet to talk over a new contract

After his testing in Barcelona, Spain, Lewis Hamilton has spoken about life beyond his £40-million-a-year contract. Briton claims that he has is yet to have a word over his contract. He asserted that he kws that Toto Wolff, team principal is keen on negotiating with him but right w, he is focusing on fitness issues. He furr claimed that he did t want to get bogged down by contract rumours at this st.

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Lewis Hamilton Ferrari rumour could come true?

It is reported that a Lewis Hamilton Mercedes contract extension or a move to Ferrari would be worth atleast £60 million a year for champion driver. Lewis Hamilton is obliged to do only a small number of media duties. However, with latest Lewis Hamilton net worth figures being estimated at $285 million, he has  freedom to pursue outside interests, such as designing clos exclusively alongside Tommy Hilfiger.

After his winter training, Lewis Hamilton looks relaxed. He said that people talk about freedom as though it was a bad thing, but it was t case. He furr exclaimed that Mercedes have allowed him to be who he wants to be. Mercedes does t restrict him from speaking his mind out.

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Lewis Hamilton Mercedes contract: Driver lashes out at his critics

Lewis Hamilton lashed out at his critics as well. He stated that many people questioned him, but results in past two years have been in favour of him. He furr claimed that he was w trying to figure out plan for next 5-10 years.

Lewis Hamilton was quizzed on negotiation process. He revealed that during previous contract talks, he and Wolff just sat on couch for talks. However, he claimed that negotiations went on for 8 to 10 hours.

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