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McLaren offered more money for 2013 reveals Hamilton

By Editor on Monday, March 18, 2013 Lewis Hamilton claims McLaren offered him more money than Mercedes for 2013. Ultimately, the 2008 world champion opted to switch camps, with most in the paddock believing he wanted to fly the roost, make more money and enjoy a lighter off-track load. Interestingly, however, Hamilton has told the German newsmagazine Focus that 'McLaren's offer (for 2013) was a bit more lucrative' than Mercedes'. 'I would have earned more there (at McLaren),' he insisted. The German news agency SID estimates Hamilton's new Mercedes retainer at EUR 75 million over three years. Money aside, Hamilton claims there were also sporting reasons for the switch. Indeed, given...
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