Lewis Hamilton Mercedes Formula 1 supremo Toto Wolff admits “curveballs” are slowing progress regarding a contract extension with seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. Negotiations between the two parties have long been protracted, with the 2021 opening round at Bahrain [March 26-28] now just two months away. Hamilton joined Mercedes from McLaren for 2013 and has since added six titles – including the past four in succession – to his second-year success back in 2008. As it stands, however, Valtteri Bottas is the only contracted driver at the champion Anglo-German team for the coming season. Wolff expects that will change soon enough. “[It should be sorted] before Bahrain...
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