Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has dismissed suggestions George Russell is being used as a threatening tactic in contract negotiations with Lewis Hamilton. With just under seven weeks to go before the start of pre-season testing in Bahrain in mid-March, Hamilton has yet to sign a new deal with Mercedes. Article continues under video While it is widely expected the seven-time champion will eventually put pen to paper, Russell's stellar performance as stand-in for Covid-hit Hamilton in the Sakhir Grand Prix has led to claims he is being used as a bargaining tool. Wolff, though, has categorically denied the rumours and insisted negotiations are ongoing and a deal will be signed in due...
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