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What Hamilton's new contract means for his long-term F1 future, and Mercedes right now

OPINION: Lewis Hamilton came into 2021 without a contract to continue his ultra-successful Formula 1 career. Now he’s signed two since January and will stay at Mercedes until the end of 2023. Here’s what all that means for Hamilton, his team and F1 overall

For 38 days at the start of 2021, Formula 1 was in a highly unusual place. Its reigning world champion, after securing his seventh title, was without a contract and yet to be officially driving in the new campaign.

That changed when Lewis Hamilton’s 2021 deal was announced on 8 February and after Mercedes’ proclamation last Saturday, F1 knows its biggest star is committed to the three-pointed star until the end of 2023.

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