Despite $54,000,000 Agreement, Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes Contract Remains Doubtful as Major Obstacle Revealed

Most racers are focused on improving their on-track performance as they go into the 2nd half of the season. But Lewis Hamilton is doing a full obstacle course along with that. The W14 is still a losing cause and more importantly, his contract remains unsigned. However, recent reports suggest that while the paycheck amount has been finalized at $54 million, a major hurdle is yet to be overcome.

The 7-time champion denied a guaranteed contract with Ferrari with sheer ease. In an ideal world, a racer would only do that if they have a concrete agreement with another team. Though the salary of $54 million and the period of 2 years has been finalized for Hamilton, it is now the sponsors that are creating a ruckus.

The Briton has time and again mentioned that he would love to be associated with the Silver Arrows for the long term. He even pitched a 10-year ambassadorial role with them, for $25 million a year. That didn’t see the light of day. As per the Sun, The concern that has now arisen is how long will he be contractually obliged to Mercedes’ sponsors. Because a man of his status and popularity knows better than to be exploited for something that he might not want to do.

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While the contract side of things still remains unsettled, the Briton has now chosen to focus on his team’s progress.

Lewis Hamilton settles with Mercedes’ bittersweet progress and appreciates the team’s efforts

Though they are better than themselves in 2022, this season has been nothing to be proud of for the Brackley outfit. Only 1 of their drivers is performing consistently despite having an inconsistently performing car. However low it might be feeling. Lewis Hamilton, like a true leader, has lauded his team’s progress.

Ahead of the Dutch GP, Hamilton told Sky Sports, “Ultimately because we want to win, I wouldn’t say there’s been the most positive narrative, but I’m really proud of the team and the progress and the steps we have taken with the car.”

Only time will tell how steadily progress is made on both fronts of his future with Mercedes. Watch this space for more.

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