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Hamilton contract delay triggers new rumours

May 21 The delay in the signing of Lewis Hamilton's new contract is triggering a new round of rumours. Some believe the reigning world champion is making Mercedes "sweat" to exert his power or negotiate more money, while others think he may quit formula one. "He is powerful enough and a precious commodity in the sport and maybe is just making them wait and sweat a bit," 1996 world champion Damon Hill told The Sun. "But I wonder if Nico Rosberg's retirement weighed on his mind a little bit. When you are an F1 driver, you hanker for the days when you can escape from it," he added. Mercedes team chairman Niki Lauda denied speculation Hamilton is delaying simply...
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