After coming to the decision to stay at Mercedes this year, Toto Wolff said his time to leave the team in the future may come “spontaneously”. ... “This means the team becomes me and I become the team long-term and this is the decision I took.

Is Hamilton going to leave Mercedes?

The deal extends Hamilton's nine-year stay and will take the seven-time world champion and Mercedes, Formula 1's most successful driver-team combination, into the sport's much-changed new era from 2022. It also means Hamilton is committed to F1 until at least the age of 38, with 2023 set to be his 17th season.

Is Hamilton leaving Mercedes in 2021?

Wolff can't imagine Hamilton leaving Mercedes in 2022, no decision yet on Bottas/Russell. Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff is confident Lewis Hamlton will sign a new contract to stay at the team next year but says no decision has been made on who will be his teammate.

Is bottas leaving Mercedes 2022?

Valtteri Bottas will leave Mercedes to race for Alfa Romeo in 2022, paving the way for George Russell to join the world champions and partner Lewis Hamilton next year.

Who is leaving Mercedes F1?

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Formula One driver Valtteri Bottas is leaving Mercedes at the end of the season and replacing the retiring Kimi Raikkonen at Alfa Romeo.

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Why will bottas leave Mercedes?

Why did Bottas leave Mercedes? It's long been clear to Bottas that his time at Mercedes could be coming to an end, as the Silver Arrows evaluated promoting their junior George Russell to the works team in his place.

Who is replacing bottas?

George Russell was confirmed as Lewis Hamilton's Formula One teammate from 2022 by Mercedes on Tuesday. The all-British lineup was speculated on for months, and signalled on Monday by Valtteri Bottas' move from Mercedes to Alfa Romeo next year.

Who will join Mercedes in 2022?

Mercedes announce George Russell will partner Lewis Hamilton in 2022 as Briton signs long-term deal. Formula 1®

Who will race for Mercedes in 2022?

Update: George Russell to race for Mercedes in 2022

The news follows confirmation that Valtteri Bottas will end his five-year association with Mercedes at the end of the season to join Alfa Romeo.

Does George Russell replace bottas?

Mercedes has finally confirmed that George Russell will join Lewis Hamilton on a multi-year deal from the 2022 Formula 1 season, replacing the Alfa Romeo-bound Valtteri Bottas. ... He has been a Mercedes protege since 2017 and won back-to-back titles in GP3 and Formula 2 after securing the team's support.

Is Hamilton confirmed for 2021?

The Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team has confirmed that Lewis Hamilton has been officially signed for the 2021 Formula 1 season.

Has Lewis Hamilton signed for 2021?

Lewis Hamilton has signed a new big money contract with Mercedes to commit his future to the Silver Arrows. ... The news was announced ahead of Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix, where Hamilton will be hoping to claim his fourth race win of the 2021 F1 season.

Is Lewis Hamilton signed for 2022?

7-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has signed a two-year contract extension keeping him at Mercedes in 2022 and 2023, the team said in a statement on Saturday.

Will George Russell Drive Hamilton's car?

George Russell, who only made his F1 debut with Williams last year, will drive Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes W11 at this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain. ... Russell has been a Mercedes junior since 2017.

Where will bottas go after Mercedes?

Valtteri Bottas will join the Alfa Romeo Formula 1 team in 2022 at the start of what the Swiss outfit says is a multi-year deal. The Finn's departure from Mercedes has been expected for some weeks, and a return to Williams was also a potential option before it became clear that his destination was Alfa Romeo.

Who is driving for Mercedes in 2021?

Mercedes Confirms Valtteri Bottas for 2021 F1 Season.

Who will replace Bottas in 2022?

George Russell was confirmed as Lewis Hamilton's Formula One teammate from 2022 by Mercedes on Tuesday. The all-British lineup was speculated on for months, and signalled on Monday by Valtteri Bottas' move from Mercedes to Alfa Romeo next year.

Will George Russell drive for Mercedes in 2022?

George Russell and Mercedes have confirmed that the 23-year-old Englishman will drive for the Brackley-based team in F1 in 2022, partnering seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton.

Will George Russell join Mercedes?

George Russell has been confirmed to join Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes F1 in 2022 after the Briton signed a long-term deal to be part of the winning world championship team. Russell, 23, who is current Mercedes' protégé has been racing for Williams since 2019. ...

How Much Will George Russell get paid at Mercedes?

Last year it was reported by Fox Sports that George's annual salary is a staggering $1.2 million. Since he is part of the Mercedes academy, he is said to be on a big move at the Silver Arrows. As of now, he is one of the lowest paid drivers on the grid.

What will George Russell earn at Mercedes?

George Russell to earn £5m a year as he relishes 'huge opportunity' at Mercedes. George Russell will receive a bumper pay rise when he joins Lewis Hamilton — whom he has dubbed the “greatest driver of all time” — at Mercedes next season.

Is Russell moving to Mercedes?

George Russell will join Mercedes as Lewis Hamilton's next team-mate, with the world champions confirming their all-British 2022 driver line-up.

Who will bottas drive for in 2021?

Bottas has signed a multi-year contract with Alfa Romeo and will replace fellow Finn Kimi Raikkonen at the backmarker squad. Raikkonen finally retires from F1 at the end of 2021, after 20 long years in the sport. Bottas, who will drive alongside Antonio Giovinazzi at Alfa Romeo, currently drives for Mercedes-Benz AMG.

Who will bottas race for?

Valtteri Bottas has signed for Alfa Romeo for the 2022 Formula 1 season, clearing the way for George Russell to be confirmed at Mercedes. Bottas, 32, will effectively be replacing Finnish countryman Kimi Raikkonen, who retires at the end of the season, at Alfa Romeo after five seasons as Lewis Hamilton's team-mate.