Quote Originally Posted by F1nKS View Post
So there is rumors/discussion that the delay in Hamilton contract is what he is demanding:

1. 4 Yr Contract, 40 million per year
2. AMG-one Hyper car (3 million)
3. 10% share of Mercedes team bonuses
4. Hamilton want a place at the table in the Mercedes "green" programs

Supposedly Mercedes is balking and would rather replace him with Russell. Ineos want's Hamilton. Wolf is on the fence. But one report I saw that Ineos might be willing to pay his salary directly which may break the deadlock.
I believe Planet F1 is the originator of this rumor which cast everything in doubt.

I think Hamilton was be asking for a 2-year contract not a 4 year, but with an option for the next 2 years after that.
that $40m per year is not unreasonable given his contributions to the team and the currency value.
Let's not forget that in 1996 MSC signed a 2 year Ferrari contract for $60m which is about $100.4million inflation adjusted today.
MSC salary peaked at $38M per year back then.

I'm also sure they would accommodate him on the other 3 components if he requested them.
He helped develop the hypercar and is very involved with green initiatives as well. so having him as an ambassador of sorts will only elevate those programs.
I believe they are much closer than the media wants to sensationalize it and there really is plenty of time to sort it out.

Time will tell and we shall see what emerges.