Formula 1 | Marko surprises: “Hamilton is holding Mercedes hostage”

Sensational indiscretion launched by Helmut Marko on the alleged renewal between Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes. As reported by Auto Bild, in fact, the Englishman would be keeping Toto Wolff in check, which would have made the reigning World Champion nervous during the renewal negotiations. Wolff, as reported by the Austrian, would have contacted (without success.ed.) Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel.

The move by the Executive Director of Mercedes the reigning World Champion would not have liked it, who would have renegotiated the previous agreement, asking for more money and greater guarantees on their role within the team. According to Marko, Mercedes would not have accepted these conditions immediately and the negotiation would have entered a small stalemate.

Here are the words of Helmut Marko: "Toto tried to convince Seb and Max, but both rejected it, preferring to stay on their teams. Naturally, Lewis heard about these interests and didn't like it, ending for raise your price. At the moment the situation is at a standstill and let's say that Lewis is keeping Mercedes in check."

Roberto Valenti