Toto smiled and said, "We'll be colleagues from now on, so there's no need to be so formal. Just call me Toto.
As for your contract, we've actually come up with two solutions internally.
The first option is for you to negotiate with Ferrari yourself. It's best if you can split amicably; if not, you'll need to pay a penalty. Mercedes can help you cover 50% of the penalty, and you'll need to handle the rest.
The second option is for us to help you negotiate. If resolved peacefully, everyone will be happy. But if the talks fall through, Mercedes will also help you pay the penalty. However, the exact amount depends on your performance on the track."
At this point, Toto thought for a moment and said, "There are still seven races left until the end of the F2 season, totalling fourteen points races. If you make it to the podium once, we'll cover 10% of the penalty for you. If you make it to the podium ten times, we'll pay off whatever the penalty is entirely.
