Seven-time Components 1 world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton will stay on the Mercedes-AMG squad till at the very least the top of the 2023 season.
The Stevenage racer has signed a two-year extension to his contract with the staff he has pushed for since 2013, ending hypothesis that he may retire on the finish of the season.
The deal implies that Hamilton will stay at Mercedes for the introduction of the main new Components 1 guidelines bundle subsequent season, which options radically redesigned vehicles and a collection of cost-cutting measures. The extension can also be notable as a result of Hamilton has just lately carried out a collection of one-year offers, solely formally signing to race this season in February.
In addition to his record-tying seven world championships, Hamilton has gained a report 98 races and brought 100 pole positions throughout his F1 profession, which started with McLaren in 2007. Six of these championships, together with 77 wins and 74 poles, have been taken with Mercedes-AMG, making it probably the most profitable driver-team pairing in F1 historical past.
Hamilton mentioned he was “excited” to proceed driving for Mercedes. He mentioned: “We’ve achieved a lot collectively however we nonetheless have loads to attain, each on and off the monitor. I am extremely proud and grateful of how Mercedes has supported me in my drive to enhance variety and equality in our sport.
“They’ve held themselves accountable and made essential strides in making a extra numerous staff and inclusive setting.”
Hamilton added: “We’re coming into a brand new period of automotive which shall be difficult and thrilling and I can’t wait to see what else we are able to obtain collectively.”
Mercedes-AMG has but to disclose who will companion Hamilton subsequent season. Present driver Valtteri Bottas has been with the staff since 2017, however may very well be changed by British teenager George Russell.
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