Unfinished Business: Hamilton and Russell Sign On for Two More Seasons with Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell have both signed new contracts with Mercedes, committing themselves to the team for another two seasons after the current one. This move underscores Hamilton's assertion that he still has 'unfinished business' in the sport, despite his already illustrious career.

Hamilton, who has secured numerous records in Formula 1, will achieve yet another milestone with this contract extension. By the end of the 2025 season, he will have raced for Mercedes for 13 seasons, surpassing the current record of 11 seasons held jointly by himself and Michael Schumacher, who raced for Ferrari between 2006 and 2016. At 38 years old, Hamilton remains ambitious and insists that his Formula 1 career is far from over.

Inspired by NFL legend

Drawing inspiration from NFL legend Tom Brady, Hamilton is confident about his future in the sport. Brady, who played for 23 consecutive seasons before retiring at the age of 45, is a role model for Hamilton. "I think I look at people like Tom Brady, who is such an incredible athlete and has shown what can be done today [compared to past sporting eras]," said Hamilton. "He's the real role model in that for all athletes to be able to look at and I'm really fortunate that I've been able to speak to him and understand his world, what he does consistently to keep himself in shape and he's expressed it in the media anyway."

The band are back together

Hamilton is also delighted about the return of James Allison to Mercedes as technical director, expressing optimism about the team's future. "The heads of all the departments are coming together and just talking and really engaging better than ever before about where we are, the mistakes we've made, why we made those decisions, why we won't make them again and where we're going."

This news comes as the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, the 'temple of speed,' approaches this weekend. Hamilton, who won the race in 2018 and has a total of five victories at Monza, is not among the favorites to win this time, nor is his teammate George Russell. For more details on the odds for the race, visit viasport.com.

In conclusion, the contract extension of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell with Mercedes signals their commitment and determination to achieve more in the sport. Hamilton, in particular, is set to break records, inspired by the longevity and success of athletes like Tom Brady. With the return of James Allison as technical director, there is a sense of optimism and a forward-looking approach within the team as they prepare for the upcoming Italian Grand Prix and beyond.