Official: Hamilton and Russell have already signed new contracts

Both Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes boss Toto Wolff warned him for a long time. It was only a matter of time before the seven-time world champion British rider renewed his contract with a team he considers his second family. We were both very clear about it, but it was strange that the signature didn’t arrive. Weeks and months passed and it kept taking time. There was no drama as negotiations were underway for a theoretical post as Mercedes ambassador by the time Lewis finished driving in F1, leading to speculation that everything might have been on hold. Ta. Hamilton had asked for two years, but it was also said that Mercedes could not take the job. In the meantime, rumors spread that Lewis was wanted by Ferrari. However, that bombshell statement ended in vain. I had very short legs. The Englishman promised to stay at Mercedes and nipped the bud. And now, definitively home to the Maranello native, Mercedes has announced the continuation of not only within Hamilton’s team, but George Russell through 2025.

Mercedes announced on Thursday that the contracts of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell will be extended for two seasons until 2025 ahead of the Italian Grand Prix. With the two drivers having their contracts terminated at the end of this course, the Brackley team can continue to count on its current driver line-up, which is one of Formula 1’s most competitive and steadfast drivers.

Lewis Hamilton, now 38, will reach at least 40 as a Mercedes F1 driver. All of this after the 38-year-old has proven he is at a very high level this season and already has a much better Mercedes than the one he had the previous year. Mercedes, meanwhile, have ensured the continuation of their young star, Champion Meet George Russell, and the 25-year-old will be a very talented driver and highly desired in any great project.

Hamilton: ‘We won’t stop until we achieve it’

“We dream of being the best every day and have spent the last 10 years working together to achieve that goal. “It takes dedication, and it continues.” It’s an honor to go down in history with this great team,” said Hamilton in Mercedes’ official statement on the renewal, again in the quest for an eighth title. promised continued success.

“We have never been so greedy to win. We have learned not only from each of our successes, but also from each of our setbacks. We will keep fighting and we will win again.I am grateful to the team for supporting me on and off the track.Our story is not over. We are determined to achieve much more together and will not stop until we do,” he concluded.

Russell:

“I have grown with this team since joining as part of the Junior Program in 2017. This is my hometown and it is great to be able to extend our special relationship into 2025,” said George Russell. commented on the contract renewal with Mercedes.

“I wanted to live up to the trust and belief that Toto (Wolf, his boss) and the rest of the team gave me after winning a race seat at Mercedes last year. Last year I scored my first pole position. “It was an unforgettable feeling, but most importantly it was great to work with everyone at Brackley and Brixworth to advance our car and drive development forward.” Their loyalty, vision and hard work are inspiring,” added the 25-year-old Briton.

“We have made some big strides in the last 18 months and are only going from strength to strength as a team, and I am excited to help build that momentum into 2024 and 2025. At the same time, we will continue to focus on moving backwards, ‘Move forward,’ George concluded.