Lewis Hamilton has signed a new two-year deal with Mercedes F1 and will remain teammates with George Russell until the end of the 2025 season. Hamilton’s contract with the Mercedes F1 team, which he has raced since 2013, was due to expire at the end of the year, but it was long hoped that the extension would be completed.
Russell is believed to have already signed a contract to race for Mercedes until the end of the 2024 campaign as part of a long-term deal he signed when he moved to Mercedes in 2021, although the 2023 decision took place on Thursday. The contract extension announcement announced at the 2015 Italian Grand Prix extended that contract for another season. “Every day we dream of being the best and we have dedicated the last 10 years together to achieve that goal,” said Hamilton. “Being at the top is not something that happens overnight, it takes dedication, effort and dedication and it’s an honor to make history with this incredible team.” We have learned from every success but also from every setback.”We will keep chasing our dreams.We will keep fighting no matter what the challenges.And we will win again. Track. “Our story is not over yet. Together we are determined to achieve much more, and we won’t stop until we do.” “I’ve grown with this team since joining as part of the junior program in 2017,” Russell said. “This is my home and I feel great to be able to extend our special relationship into 2025.” I want to repay the trust and belief that the rest of the team have placed in me.”Hamilton’s contract extension for 2023 has been on the table for a long time, but when will it finally be announced or Ferrari will? Speculation was beginning to spread that he might make a shock move to another team, with rumors that he was considering an offer ahead of this year’s Monaco Grand Prix. Rumors grew after Wolff claimed at a press conference in New York ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix that Hamilton’s new contract would be announced “in the next few days”, but that did not materialize. But team officials always insisted the delay was purely due to typical contractual issues. “Continuing with our current driver line-up was an easy decision,” said Wolff. “We have the strongest duo on the grid and both drivers play an important role in moving the team forward,” he said. “The strength and stability they provide is an important foundation for future success. “The partnership with Lewis is one of the most successful in the history of this sport. “His qualities as a pure racing driver are testament to his impressive track record. “He has grown into a pillar and a leader.” “Those leadership qualities are essential if we are to refocus on the fight for the world championship.” “George is one of the top runners of his generation and has lived up to the trust we showed him when we promoted him to the race seat for 2022. “Last season’s first pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix and his first win at the São Paulo Grand Prix were outstanding moments. “As a driver, he has the razor-sharp speed and tenacity of a true fighter. “He also brings an intelligence and attention to detail that will help us continue to grow, develop and improve.” I think.” The announcement means Hamilton and Russell will be teammates at Mercedes for at least four seasons after Russell replaces Valtteri Bottas for the 2022 season. It would also extinguish any formal hopes of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc joining Mercedes after his current contract with the Scuderia expires at the end of 2024.
2023-08-31 13:01:15
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