The Non-Executive Chairman at Mercedes has responded to the news that Lewis Hamilton will stay at the team for another season. On Monday morning, Mercedes finally announced the deal after months of delay.
This contract confirmation means that the seven-time World Champion will get a shot at becoming the first eight-time World Champion in Formula's history. Markus Schäfer, the Non-Executive Chairman, is pleased to have the most successful driver in his garage.
“We’re very happy to keep the most successful F1 driver of the current era in the most successful F1 team of the current era. Lewis is not only an incredibly talented driver; he also works very hard for his achievements and is extremely hungry," Schäfer said.
Sharing the passion
This will be Hamilton's ninth season at Mercedes. It's a partnership that has already been very successful in Formula 1. Over the last 12 months, in particular, Hamilton has been pushing for further diversity within F1 and around the World. Something which Mercedes are also committed to.
"He shares his passion for performance with the entire team which is why this collaboration has become so successful. But Lewis is also a warm-hearted personality who cares deeply about the world around him and wants to make an impact," he added.
"As a company, Mercedes-Benz shares this sense of responsibility and is proud to commit to a new, joint foundation to improve diversity in motorsport. Opening the sport to under-represented groups will be important for its development in the future and we’re determined to make a positive impact.”