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Lewis Hamilton Warns F1 Against ‘Handicapping' Younger Drivers

Earlier this season, all ten Formula One teams unanimously agreed in principle to set a $30 million combined salary cap for both drivers. Speaking ahead of the grand prix this weekend in Bahrain, Lewis Hamilton said that while he isn’t opposed to the proposed cap, he is concerned that it could “handicap” future F1 stars. READ: Vettel Says He’s ‘Certainly Ready’ To Take On Lewis Hamilton At Mercedes “I'm not personally opposed to it, but I do think about the next up and coming young stars that are coming through and I don't particularly see why they should be handicapped if they're bringing something huge to the sport,” Hamilton, the highest paid driver in Formula One, said....
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