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‘Hamilton Is Just Too Expensive For Formula 1' – Marko

The Mercedes F1 Team finally announced on 8 February that it had agreed a contract extension with seven-time World Champion Sir Lewis Hamilton. The deal only covers the 2021 season, and it is believed the Brit will be paid a base salary of circa £35 million. READ: Aston Martin Boss Believes Stroll Could Beat Vettel In 2021 Reacting to Sir Hamilton’s salary demands and plans for Formula One to introduce a driver salary cap, senior Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko told Germany’s RTL broadcaster that 'Hamilton is just too expensive for Formula 1.” Continuing, the Austrian said he is in favour of the sport capping F1 drivers’ salaries. Formula One teams will have to operate within a...
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