“Why is Lewis Hamilton taking so much time?” Nico Rosberg questions delay in new Mercedes deal

2016 F1 champion Nico Rosberg has questioned the length of time it’s taking Mercedes to agree a new deal with Lewis Hamilton, admitting he’s confused by Toto Wolff’s recent “emotionally done” comment.
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 with Peter Bonnington (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 Race Engineer on the grid. Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 with Peter Bonnington (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 Race Engineer…

Hamilton’s current contract with Merced🙈es expires at the en⛄d of this year.

His future has been a major talking point in F1 2023 as initially, he was linked with a bumper £40 million switch to Ferrari♑.

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Cold water was soon poured on that rumour as he expressed his desire to remain𝓰 with Mercedes as he looks to help the team return to title-challenging contention. 

During the 🦹H🍸ungarian Grand Prix weekend, Wolff revealed that the contract was “emotionally” signed.

Givi🙈꧙ng his reaction to Wolff’s comments, Rosberg was left perplexed by them.

(L to R): Toto Wolff (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 Shareholder and Executive Director with Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1.
(L to R): Toto Wolff (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 Shareholder and Executive Director with Lewis…

“Can soไmeone tell me what that means when a contract is emotionally done?” he said.

“I have no idea where they are at, or why Lewis is taking so much time. A⛦ll of us hope that he will continue of c𒈔ourse, and it really seems to be the case.

“Especially with th🔜e car progressing now, that’s going to help that contract process also. 

“Once Lewis now feels the possibility, 'Hey I can do pole positions again, I ca🔯n win races, yeah I want to cont♒inue doing this.'”

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