Revealed: Lewis Hamilton’s massive pay rise – and the terms Mercedes didn’t grant | F1

But Mercedes did also reportedly choose not to grant one request from Hamilton over his fresh deal.Mercedes confirmed that Hamilton and his teammate George Russell both penned new deals to remain with the team until the end of 2025.It ends the major saga over Hamilton’s future - and financially rewards the seven-time F1 champion.He will receive an annual pay rise of £10m, the Daily Mail reports.Hamilton’s total salary is now £50m per year, putting him level with Max Verstappen as F1’s two highest-paid drivers, the same report states.It also claims that Hamilton began negotiations by asking for a five-year deal.“That…

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