There had been much speculation over the seven-time world champion’s future with his previous deal having been set to expire at the end of the current season.
But Hamilton’s new deal will now take him well past his 40th birthday as he looks to claim a record eighth world championship, with current team-mate Russell also committing his immediate future to the team. Hamilton, who has won six World Drivers’ Championships and eight World Constructors’ Championships with the team – recording 82 race victories and 78 pole positions – on the way will extend his tenure with Mercedes into a 12th, and then 13th year. Hamilton said: “We dream everyday of being the best and we have dedicated the past decade together to achieving that goal. Being at the top does not happen overnight or over a short period of time, it takes commitment, hard work and dedication and it’s been an honour to earn our way into the history books with this incredible team. “We have never been hungrier to win. We have learnt from every success but also every setback. We continue to chase our dreams, we continue to fight no matter the challenge and we will win again. I’m grateful to the team who have supported me both on and off the track. Our story isn’t finished, we are determined to achieve more together and we won’t stop until we do.”
