Lewis Hamilton has signed a one-year deal to stay on the Mercedes Components One crew till the tip of 2021, placing an finish to a prolonged negotiation interval between crew and driver.

Hamilton, who has pushed for Mercedes since 2013 and gained six of his seven titles with the crew, had beforehand signed multi-year offers with the world champions however on this event has solely dedicated to at least one extra 12 months.

Negotiations over his new contract began in December final 12 months and have been the supply of intensive hypothesis as they’ve dragged out over the previous two months.

Though the brand new deal is shorter than Hamilton’s earlier Mercedes contracts, it contains the launch of a joint charitable basis geared toward supporting better variety and inclusion in motorsport.

Mercedes crew principal Toto Wolff stated the inspiration was the beginning of a “longer-term mission” primarily based on a shared dedication to bettering variety within the sport.