Will Lewis Hamilton go away Mercedes if Ferrari doubles his F1 wage?

Will Lewis Hamilton go away Mercedes if Ferrari doubles his F1 wage? [ad_1]

Ferrari had reportedly supplied Lewis Hamilton a contract to hitch them within the subsequent season. In the meantime, Hamilton doesn't look fairly satisfied to hitch Ferrari. As per media reviews, Hamilton is unlikely to depart Mercedes even when Ferrari doubles the British racer’s present deal. Hamilton’s current contract with Mercedes will expire on the finish of this season.

Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton walks within the paddock earlier than the System One Belgian Grand Prix on the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit(AFP)

Since they haven't but prolonged the contract, Ferrari tried to persuade Hamilton to signal a contemporary deal. Italian journalist Leo Turrini has now claimed that the seven-time world champion has “politely” turned down the supply from Ferrari president John Elkann. Ferrari’s supply will reportedly see Hamilton earn nearly two occasions his current wage.

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Earlier a report revealed by Auto Motor und Sport claimed that Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur has additionally spoken to Hamilton personally discussing a possible deal. The Briton, nevertheless, declined the supply as he's decided to proceed along with his present workforce for at the very least two extra seasons. The German outlet has hailed Hamilton for his choice to stick with Mercedes. In accordance with the report, Hamilton could get a hefty wage from Ferrari however he might face extra challenges when it comes to sporting upgrades.

“I believe Hamilton is sort of good. He is aware of very nicely that even when they pay him double in Maranello, issues will not go any higher there as a result of Ferrari shouldn't be forward of Mercedes as a automotive. And in addition, each downside at Mercedes would multiply at Ferrari since it's much more within the highlight,” the German publication’s motorsport editor Michael Schmidt, was quoted as saying by Specific.

After 12 races this season, Ferrari are presently the fourth-placed workforce within the constructors’ standings. They proper now path third-placed Aston Martin by 5 factors. With 503 factors, Crimson Bull maintain the highest spot on the factors desk, whereas Mercedes are in second place with 247 factors.

Amid all of the speculations over Hamilton’s future, System 1 correspondent Lawrence Barretto just lately identified that the British racer is confirmed to characterize Mercedes subsequent season. The 38-year-old has not formally signed his contract extension but. Barretto feels that it's only a “matter of when” not “if.”

“The perfect seat nonetheless technically out there for 2024 sits at Mercedes alongside George Russell. However in actuality, it’s a matter of when, reasonably than if, Lewis Hamilton lastly places pen to paper to maintain it in his possession and prolong his keep on the Silver Arrows," Barreto said.

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