Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, will stay at Mercedes until the end of the 2023 season after his new contract was signed on Friday and announced on Saturday.

Is Hamilton going to retire from F1?

When Lewis Hamilton signed only a one-year contract extension with Mercedes, speculation was rife about the 36-year-old's future in the sport beyond the 2021 Formula 1 season. However, the 7-time F1 champion has made it clear that he is unlikely to retire at the end of the season.

Will George Russell replaced Hamilton?

Valtteri Bottas will join Alfa Romeo next season, it has been confirmed, paving the way for Mercedes to announce George Russell as Lewis Hamilton's new team-mate. Bottas will join Alfa Romeo on a “multi-year” deal, replacing Kimi Raikkonen, who is retiring from Formula One at the end of this year.