Already practically certain for a couple of days, the agreement between the seven-time world champion and Mercedes was made official by the Stuttgart company at the end of a close negotiation with the seven-time world champion who – as the official statement suggests – has seen his requests met on a role that goes beyond that of the team’s number one driver.
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“Mercedes-AMG Petronas is pleased to announce that the reigning World Constructors ‘Champion team and the reigning Drivers’ World Champion they will continue together in 2021. Mercedes and Hamilton have reached an agreement for a new contract that will see one of the most successful collaborations continue for the ninth consecutive season. A significant part of the new agreement concerns sharing the commitment to greater inclusion in motorsport that Lewis and Mercedes started last year, which will take place in the form of a joint foundation that will have the mission of supporting diversity and inclusion in all forms of motorsport. “
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