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20 May 2015

Hamilton signs new three-year Mercedes deal

Mercedes has confirmed that Lewis Hamilton has signed a new three-year deal with the team.
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The two-time world champion joined the Brackley-based outfit in 2013, after six seasons at McLaren.

Hamilton's new contract will run from 2016 to the end of 2018. He had previously said that the deal would be finalised before the Monaco Grand Prix, which takes place this weekend.

His team-mate Nico Rosberg signed a contract extension last summer. The news of Hamilton's new deal was initially announced by Mercedes on Twitter, before a statement was released.
"Mercedes is my home and I couldn't be happier to be staying here for another three years," Hamilton said. "This is a company filled with real passionate racers, from the board room to the factory floor, and an incredible hunger to win. Even after the success of last year, that hunger is greater than ever - and it's the same for me, too.

"The Mercedes car I am driving right now is the best I have ever had in my career; it's just so much fun to be out there every weekend, on the limit and fighting to win at every track. Mercedes-Benz began supporting me in 1998 so I am very proud that this contract means I will mark 20 years with Mercedes in 2018."

Toto Wolff, Mercedes executive director (business) and head of motorsport, added: "Continuity is one of the key factors for delivering success in Formula One and we now have that in place. Lewis enjoyed an historic world championship season with Mercedes-Benz last year and it was a priority for this season to renew his contract for the next term. 

"We have taken the right amount of time with the process and not rushed ourselves. The result is a strong agreement that will enhance Lewis' association with the Mercedes-Benz brand, and that recognises and respects the market value of Lewis and of Mercedes in Formula 1. 

"Lewis' sporting track record speaks for itself and he is a great personality for the company. Personally, I am looking forward to continuing to race with the strongest driver pairing in Formula 1 and to more historic achievements together."

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