Lewis Hamilton to remain at Mercedes with new two-year deal

Seven-time World Drivers' Champion Lewis Hamilton will stay at Mercedes for another two years, continuing the most successful team and driver pairing in Formula 1 history into a new era of the sport.

Lewis Hamilton with Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 CEO and Team Principal Toto Wolff. (Steve Etherington/Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Ltd)

Hamilton will continue with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team for 2022 and 2023, his 10th and 11th seasons with the team.

"It is hard to believe it's been nearly nine years working with this incredible team and I'm excited we're going to continue our partnership for two more years," said Hamilton.

"We've accomplished so much together but we still have a lot to achieve, both on and off the track."

Hamilton has driven for Mercedes-powered teams for his entire F1 career, and will now see in the new technical regulations with the team from 2022.

He also thanked the team for following his campaign to improve diversity in motorsport.

"I'm incredibly proud and grateful of how Mercedes has supported me in my drive to improve diversity and equality in our sport."

"They have held themselves accountable and made important strides in creating a more diverse team and inclusive environment."

"Thank you to all the dedicated and talented individuals at Mercedes whose hard work makes it all possible and the Board for their continued trust in me."

"We're entering a new era of car which will be challenging and exciting and I can't wait to see what else we can achieve together."

Lewis Hamilton has driven for Mercedes-powered constructors for his entire Formula 1 career. (Steve Etherington/Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Ltd)

Team Principal and CEO Toto Wolff welcomed the announcement.

"As we enter a new era of F1 from 2022 onwards, there can be no better driver to have in our team than Lewis."

"His achievements in this sport speak for themselves, and with his experience, speed and race-craft, he is at the peak of his powers."

"We are relishing the battle we have on our hands this year - and that's why we also wanted to agree this contract early, so we have no distractions from the competition on track."

"I have always said that as long as Lewis still possesses the fire for racing, he can continue as long as he wants."

Mercedes are yet to announce who will join Hamilton at the team for 2022 onwards.