Eight, err, seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton re-signs with Mercedes AMG F1 for another two years. This continues the most successful team/driver pairing in the history of the sport. Together the pair has netted six world drivers’ titles and eight world constructors’ championships.

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Contract Extension

The new deal extends the driver’s contract until the end of the 2025 season. Since joining the German team, Lewis has taken 82 victories and 78 pole positions. Adding these to the success he tasted at McLaren the Brit has no fewer than 103 wins, 104 pole positions and a whopping 195 podium finishes. These stats make him the most successful driver in the sport’s history.

Mercedes also took the opportunity to announce that Hamilton’s teammate George Russell has extended his contract until the end of the 2025 season. Hamilton’s renewed contract will result in a total partnership of 13 years for the driver at this team.

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Lewis Hamilton commented:

“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 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.”

Toto Wolff, CEO and Team Principal, continued:

“Continuing with our current driver line-up was a straightforward decision. We have the strongest pairing on the grid and both drivers are playing a crucial role in the team to move us forward. The strength and stability they provide will be key building blocks for our future success.

“Our partnership with Lewis is one of the most successful in the sport’s history. It was always a formality that we would continue together – and it’s energising for us all to be confirming that publicly. His qualities as a pure racing driver are illustrated by his remarkable track record; but over our years together, he has grown to become a pillar and leader of our team. Those leadership qualities are crucial as we focus on fighting for world championships again. As F1’s biggest global star, he has also played a key role in shaping our commitments to diversity, inclusion and sustainability, that will be foundations for our success in the years ahead.

”George is a leading light of his generation. He has repaid the faith we showed in him when promoting him to a race seat in 2022. His maiden pole position in Hungary and first Grand Prix victory in São Paulo were standout moments last season. As a driver, he combines razor-sharp speed with the tenacity of a true fighter. But he brings, too, an intelligence and attention to detail that will help him to continue to grow, develop and improve further. He is a natural fit to the team and we are delighted to have extended the relationship for the coming years.”