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Hamilton's $40m salary "unacceptable" but Grosjean sees flipside

Romain Grosjean has described as "unacceptable" Lewis Hamilton's $40million Mercedes salary compared to the meagre pay packets for other Formula 1 drivers. Although F1 is bringing in a $145m budget cap from next season, drivers' salaries are exempt on a lengthy list. It is under discussion, though, for potential introduction at some point in the future. Article continues under video It has sparked considerable debate amongst the drivers, with Grand Prix Drivers' Association director Grosjean raising eyebrows at Hamilton's reported salary, but also recognising there is a downside that could affect future talent coming through. "We had this talk in the GPDA," said...
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