The soap opera that Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton are starring to expand their relationship in the Formula 1 World Championship remains the main focus of current affairs Big circus when there is less than a month left for the Brackley team to present its new silver arrow through a shakedown (filming day) at the Silverstone circuit.
Asked about the alleged economic demands that Hamilton would have demanded of the Germans to renew his contract (40 million euros per season until 2024, a premium of 10% of the income that the team receives from Liberty Media in case of obtaining new titles and an exclusive Mercedes AMG One as a gift), Ralf Schumacher, brother of Michael Schumacher and ex-driver of Jordan, Williams and Toyota, does not bite his tongue and describes in ‘Sky Germany’ as shameful the uncertainty that exists around the most important driver of the championship.
The new Mercedes W12 will be ready on February 28
“One thing is very clear: Formula 1 is stronger than any individual. That said, this is February and the most important driver, a seven-time world champion, has not yet renewed. I find it a bit embarrassing. , I have to say it honestly. Lewis must not forget the risk of what he is doing. It has always been said that it is only about money, but I hope not “, says Schumacher, who won six races and was on the podium 27 times in 180 grands prix.
“Last year four major aerodynamic changes were made to prepare us for this new season. These last few months it has been quite a challenge trying to regain as much performance as possible. It was interesting being in the wind tunnel and working with the CFD to make sure we get back all the performance we can “James Allison recently stated about the potential of the W12. A single-seater that in the factory located south of Northamptonshire (United Kingdom) they trust have fully assembled on Sunday, February 28.