Lewis Hamilton may be in the pipeline for a “super money” contract but Jenson Button has rubbished claims he holds all the cards, saying Mercedes has weight of its own.

Despite rumours linking him to a Ferrari seat come 2021, Hamilton is talks with Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff about extending his stay.

With Mercedes losing out on Max Verstappen, who signed a long-term deal with Red Bull, reports claimed Hamilton entered the talks with the upper hand and could therefore demand whatever he wants.

Button says that’s not entirely true given that Mercedes has a proven track record at delivering title-winning cars.