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Mercedes: Hamilton escape clause maintained Antonelli flexibility
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28/02/2024 at 13:2628/02/2024 at 13:30 Toto Wolff has shed light on the strategic thinking behind the escape clause in Lewis Hamilton's two-year contract with Mercedes, revealing a calculated gamble to potentially accommodate rising star Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Last year, Hamilton's extension with Mercedes initially appeared straightforward, securing his position with the team until the end of the 2025 season at least. However, upon the seven-time world champion’s bombshell decision to join Ferrari at the end of 2024, it emerged that the two parties both had an option to part ways after a single year. For Hamilton, this gave the Briton a theoretical opportunity...
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