Hamilton on hot seat?

Postby **darwin dali** » 12 Dec 06, 22:23

Germany's best-selling tabloid newspaper Bild-Zeitung claims that Schumacher's role as a Ferrari 'assistant' next year comes with a $6m pay-cheque.

In contrast, rookie and GP2 champion Hamilton's salary at Mercedes-powered McLaren is reportedly a paltry $500,000, and a clause in his contract allows him to be replaced after every Grand Prix if he is not up to speed.

Quite some pressssssure for young Lewis if this is true...
PdlR is already waiting.

Postby **Stephen** » 12 Dec 06, 23:07

It's not all that bad, i'd pay to be in F1, let alone be paid to do it! But alongside Kimi's new $51m deal, it's certainly 'paltry'!

Postby **darwin dali** » 12 Dec 06, 23:22

Well, reports have it that KR 'only' makes $25m, FA makes $20m. Weber said nobody will earn as much as MS 'ever again'. Kinda doubt that with inflation and all.

Postby **Irv the Swerve** » 13 Dec 06, 11:53

Next year Kimi will be the second highest paid sportsperson with Tiger Woods coming ahead of him with $82m

Postby **darwin dali** » 13 Dec 06, 13:36

MS is still earning more than anybody else, even in retirement! He's working hard on becoming a billionaire. Is he still a 'sportsperson'? Dunno...

Postby **Irv the Swerve** » 13 Dec 06, 13:40

'Sportsperson' is competing in sport so i'll guess..no.

Postby **darwin dali** » 13 Dec 06, 13:42

Well, he's supposed to test drive Ferrari F1 cars now and then.

Postby **bud** » 17 Dec 06, 07:59

who cares about his lack of money issues!