Lewis Hamilton told his ‘career was over’ as hidden McLaren contract clause debated

Sunday’s F1 news includes Lewis Hamilton reflecting on being told his career was “over” and a debate over a rumoured Oscar Piastri contract clause at McLaren.

It’s time to throttle through the day’s headlines at the speed of light…

F1 news: Lewis Hamilton, McLaren contract clause and more

Lewis Hamilton recalls Mercedes advice after McLaren exit decision

Lewis Hamilton has lifted the lid on the satisfaction he took from winning with Mercedes after being told that his “career was over” upon his McLaren exit in 2012.

Mercedes and Hamilton stand as the most successful team/driver partnership in F1 history, with the British driver winning six World Championships in seven years from 2014.

After equalling Michael Schumacher’s tally of seven titles in 2020, Hamilton became the first driver in history to surpass 100 race wins and pole positions the following year.

Hamilton, who announced earlier this year that he will join Ferrari on a multi-year contract from F1 2025, revealed how opinions soon changed after he started winning with Mercedes after everyone advised him to stay with McLaren.

Read more: ‘Career over’ – Lewis Hamilton opens up on Mercedes advice after ‘worst decision’ became ‘best ever’

McLaren to strike Mark Webber deal to help Lando Norris title charge?

Guenther Steiner has urged McLaren to strike a deal with Oscar Piastri’s manager Mark Webber to help support Lando Norris’s F1 2024 title bid.

McLaren decided against enforcing team orders at last weekend’s Italian Grand Prix, with Piastri and Norris dropping from a front-row lockout to second and third respectively as Charles Leclerc triumphed for Ferrari at Monza

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