Mercedes says reports of a financial discord delaying contract talks between the German outfit and Lewis Hamilton are "pure fiction". Mercedes and Hamilton are engaged in negotiations over the latter's future in F1, with all signs pointing to the seven-time world champion extending his partnership with his current employer. Both parties are likely in the process of defining the final details of their next deal, but the delay has led to rumors claiming that money has put the talks at a standstill. Hamilton is reportedly seeking a 40 million retainer and a percentage of the team's prize money. Italy's Corriere della Sera contends that new team owner INEOS is willing to contribute...
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