Official: Mercedes extends Hamilton and Russell until 2025
Lewis Hamilton has extended his contract by two years, George Russell by one. The British duo is therefore committed to Mercedes for the next two seasons.
The Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team has just confirmed that both British drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell will remain as the team’s two full-time drivers until the end of the 2025 season.
If the speculations and rumors about the departure, or not, of the seven-time world champion Hamilton were going strong, this news puts them all to rest. The Sir will therefore compete in his 12th and 13th seasons within the Brackley team. « We have never been more eager to win. I am grateful to the team that has supported me on and off the track. Our story is not over, we are determined to achieve more together and we will not stop until we succeed. », said the 38-year-old driver, determined to take on new challenges.
The Team is delighted to announce that Lewis and George will continue to lead its driver line-up in 2024 and 2025. 💪 pic.twitter.com/MSdlhUrOX7
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) August 31, 2023
On his side, George Russell, who had a very convincing performance last year in his first season as a regular driver and has struggled more this year, is delighted to continue the adventure: « I have grown with this team since I joined as part of the junior program in 2017. It’s my home and it’s fantastic to extend our special relationship until 2025. » The former Williams driver was already confirmed for 2024, but he has extended his contract for an additional season.
The doubts surrounding Lewis Hamilton are finally over, as one more seat is now confirmed for next year. [The number of available seats is decreasing.](/f1/actualite/31434-apres-prolongation-hlkenberg-magnussen-chez-haas-quels-baquets-restent-disponibles-2024.html)
