Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport and Lewis Hamilton today announced the agreement of a two-year contract extension for the 2019 and 2020 Formula One seasons.
Since joining Mercedes in 2013, Lewis has, to date, won three world championships and 44 Grands Prix with the team. By the end of 2020, he will have spent eight seasons as a works Mercedes driver. That is his longest period with a single team in the sport.
Furthermore, since making his F1 debut in 2007, every single Grand Prix Lewis has driven has been powered by Mercedes-Benz engines. His career total of 65 F1 wins places him second on the all-time list behind Michael Schumacher.
Through these achievements, Hamilton has earned his place in history as the most successful driver in the 112-year Grand Prix racing tradition of Mercedes-Benz
Hamilton said: “This contract extension has basically been a formality since Toto [Wolff] and I sat down during the winter. So it’s good to put pen to paper, announce it and then get on with business as usual. I have been part of the Mercedes racing family for 20 years and I have never been happier inside a team than I am right now.”
“We are on the same wavelength both on and off track – and I am looking forward to winning more in the future and shining even more light on the three-pointed star. I’m very confident that Mercedes is the right place to be over the coming years.”
I have been in the Mercedes Family since 1998. I am forever grateful for their continued support, love and protection over these years. I’m incredibly proud of what we have achieved together and even more excited for the future!?? @MercedesAMGF1 #grateful #letsgo #announcelewis pic.twitter.com/sXo0UnKeIs
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) July 19, 2018
