With each day that it takes longer for Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes to agree on a new contract, another prominent figure in Formula 1 is shining his light on the situation. This time it is renowned journalist Dieter Rencken, who comes to a simple conclusion. Rencken writes on RaceFans.net that this is most likely a simple money issue and that the amounts Hamilton and Mercedes have in mind are simply too far apart. He cites earlier reports that Ola Kallenius (the CEO of Daimler) would not pay more than 20 million dollars, while Hamilton would demand 60 million. Read more Eddie Jordan clear on Hamilton's position: 'I would show him the door' That Mercedes is not prepared to pay more would,...
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