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Why is Hamilton stalling over new Mercedes contract?

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes have apparently reached a stalemate over signing a new contract extension to keep the four times Formula 1 World Champion at the team, with rumours floated in the paddock claiming the Briton is holding out for more money. Auto Motor und Sport report that Hamilton and Mercedes were intent on concluding a new deal before the start of the season, but negotiations have dragged on. The report claims that talks, in Bahrain, to finalise the deal were inconclusive. They also cite 'mischievous paddock rumours' apparently spread by Red Bull that the reigning world champion may be holding out until his team accept a demand of $10-million annual wage increase that would see...
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