Lewis Hamilton: F1 champion Lewis Hamilton extends Mercedes contract until 2023: Team | Racing News – Times of India

Paris: formula One the champion Lewis Hamilton has expanded it contract With mercedes By 2023, the team announced on Saturday.
Hamilton, 36, has won six of his seven F1 titles with the organization since joining them in 2013.
The Briton is a prominent advocate against racism and last season took a knee before each race wearing a Black Lives Matter T-shirt.
“It is hard to believe that it has been almost nine years working with this incredible team and I am excited that we will continue our partnership for two more years,” Hamilton said in a statement.

“We have achieved a lot together, but we still have a lot to achieve, both on and off the track. I am incredibly proud and grateful for how Mercedes has helped me to improve diversity and equality in our sport. supported me in the campaign.
“They have held themselves accountable and have taken significant steps in creating a more diverse team and inclusive environment.”
Hamilton has so far won three of the eight races this season, but is 18 points behind championship leader Max Verstappen.
On Friday, he overtook Red Bull’s Verstappen in practice for this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix.
“His achievements in this sport speak for themselves, and with his experience, speed and race-craft, he is at the peak of his powers,” said Mercedes team principal and chief executive Toto Wolff.
“We are enjoying our hands-on battle this year – and so we also want to agree to this contract early, so we don’t mind competing on the track.
“I’ve always said that as long as Lewis has fire for racing, he can continue for as long as he wants.”