Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton will chase a record eighth title with Mercedes this season after signing a new deal, the team said in a statement on Monday that ended any uncertainty about his immediate future. "I am excited to be heading into my ninth season with my Mercedes team mates," he said. Also read Sir Lewis Hamilton! Mercedes team boss and co-owner Toto Wolff said it had always been the plan to continue the relationship but the COVID-19 pandemic meant it had taken some time to get everything in place. Mercedes have won the last seven drivers` and constructors` world championships, an unprecedented show of dominance in the sport.

Source: dna February 08, 2021 12:10 UTC