Quote Originally Posted by The Black Knight View Post
To be frank, I think Mercedes should give Hamilton the middle finger and swoop for George Russell from Williams. Buying out his contract would be cheaper than Hamilton’s demands and they’d still win both championships. Hamilton is good but he’s not that good and his demands, if these claims are accurate, are absolutely ludicrous.

Also, I think he recognises how good Russell is and that’s why he wants a teammate veto. He knows he can beat Bottas but he probably doesn’t want to chance Russell in 2022.
Quote Originally Posted by Nitrodaze View Post
The middle finger would be a great way to treat a champion that has brought Mercedes seven cnonstructors titles and six driver titles. I suppose it is great none of us are part of the negotiation team for Mercedes.

Besides, all we have to go on, are rumours and speculations. The bottom line is there is a value in Euros of a Seven times world champion still in his prime and capable of winning more championships. It would be fair for Mercedes to pay that value. Anything less would be disrespectful to the service provided by Hamilton. And would indicate to future drivers what Mercedes really think of them.

I think 40 Million is low but respectable. Negotiations are just what it means, he says, they say and combined they meet in the middle.

That said, l would love to see Russell in the Mercedes as soon as possible.


Merc provided Lewis with a dominant car. If they hadn't provided it or if he had been driving for any other team, he wouldn't have all his 7 WDC's or Merc inflated stock value. Thats just an undeniable fact that you seem to be overlooking.

We are entering probably the biggest global recession since WW2, people are business's, jobs and even starving all over the world.. but what the heck lets ask for a wage increase. Moral bankruptcy and greed at its finest.