BREAKING:Lewis Hamilton Extended Mercedes Stint A...read more

BREAKING:Lewis Hamilton Extended Mercedes Stint A…read more

In a move that’s sent shockwaves through the Formula One community, seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton has finalized a contract extension with Mercedes, delaying his highly anticipated switch to Ferrari.

The 38-year-old British driver, widely regarded as one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time, has been with Mercedes since 2013, securing six of his seven world championships with the team.

Hamilton’s decision to extend his stay with Mercedes is a significant blow to Ferrari, who had been aggressively pursuing the British driver in hopes of pairing him with their existing driver, Charles Leclerc.

The delayed Ferrari move is expected to have significant implications for the F1 driver market, with several top drivers potentially impacted by Hamilton’s decision.

Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen, who has been Hamilton’s main rival in recent seasons, is likely to be one of the drivers most affected by the move. Verstappen had been rumored to be a potential target for Ferrari, but with Hamilton now off the market, it’s unclear what the Italian team’s next move will be.

Hamilton’s Mercedes extension is also likely to have implications for the team’s existing driver, George Russell. Russell, who joined Mercedes in 2022, had been rumored to be under pressure to perform, with some speculating that he could be replaced by Hamilton’s protégé, junior driver Frederik Vesti.

Further details regarding the length and terms of Hamilton’s Mercedes extension are yet to be disclosed, but it’s believed that the deal will keep him with the team until at least the end of the 2025 season.

Hamilton’s decision to extend his stay with Mercedes is a major coup for the team, who will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2023 season. With Hamilton at the helm, Mercedes will be hoping to reclaim their status as the dominant force in F1.