Motor racing-Hamilton signs on for two more years at Mercedes F1 team

[ASFN Admin]

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton will be staying in Formula One for the next two years at least after he and Mercedes announced a contract extension on Saturday. Hamilton, who joined Mercedes from McLaren in 2013 as replacement for retired seven-time champion Michael Schumacher, was out of contract at the end of this season after agreeing a one-year deal only in February. "I have always said that as long as Lewis still possesses the fire for racing, he can continue as long as he wants," commented team boss and shareholder Toto Wolff.

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