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Wolff implies that Coulthard’s theory was correct over Hamilton contract delay
Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes have finally reached a new agreement, extending his contract until 2025. This announcement came at the F1 Italian Grand Prix, putting an end to the ongoing saga. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff explained that the major terms were already clear between Hamilton and himself in June and July, but the negotiations took longer due to marketing and other non-essential topics. Former F1 driver David Coulthard suggested that the delay might have been a result of Mercedes needing time to fulfill their sponsorship commitments and allow their partners access to Hamilton. This new deal goes beyond Hamilton’s driving services, as Mercedes is also purchasing his promotional and PR image rights.
Source: Crash.net
