
Lewis Hamilton extends Mercedes contract to 2023; praises team for 'inclusive environment'
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Lewis Hamilton extended his contract with Mercedes until 2023, the Formula One team announced on Saturday.
The seven-time world drivers' champion said he was proud of how Mercedes had supported him in his drive to improve diversity and equality in Formula One. "They [Mercedes] have held themselves accountable and made important strides in creating a more diverse team and inclusive environment," said the 36-year-old Hamilton in a statement on the team's website.
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