Hamilton F1 contract delay not about money, says Mercedes

The German manufacturer has been in talks with the seven-time champion for weeks now as they look to extend their partnership beyond the end of this season. 

Recently, both Mercedes and Hamilton expressed some optimism that a deal could get across the line imminently with several meetings to discuss the matter having been arranged. 

However, still nothing has been signed and Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said at the Austrian Grand Prix that there would be no further…