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Toto Wolff reveals reason for Lewis Hamilton contract delay

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has opened up on why it took so long to finalise a contract extension for Lewis Hamilton, something which was announced ahead of the Italian Grand Prix earlier this month. It was announced in Monza that the seven-time World Champion had agreed to a new two-year deal with the Silver Arrows, keeping him at the Germans until at least the end of 2025. Mercedes took longer than most expected to confirm Hamilton's contract extension, given that it attracted a series of rumours. Hamilton was rumoured with a switch to Ferrari several times during his negotiations with Mercedes, with one offer having reportedly come directly from Ferrari chairman John Elkann. Want...
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