F1 News: Lewis Hamilton Confirms Iconic Team Member Has Extended Mercedes Contract With Him

Lewis Hamilton has confirmed that his race engineer Peter Bonnington will stay with him during his contract extension.

Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton has confirmed that he will continue to work with his legendary race engineer Peter Bonnington, better known as 'Bono', throughout the duration of his extended Mercedes contract.

It was confirmed earlier today that Hamilton has signed a two-year contract extension with the Brackley-based squad until the end of 2025, as well as his teammate George Russell who has extended for an additional year which will expire at the same time as Hamilton.

It is difficult to imagine the seven-time champion driving in Formula One without Bono who he has worked with since he joined Mercedes in 2013, and thankfully, that isn't something fans will need to picture as Hamilton has now confirmed that his race engineer has also extended his contract with the team. 

Speaking ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, Hamilton confirmed to the media:

“Yes, Bono is stuck! I’m very fortunate. Again, that’s history, as well.

“I don’t think there’s ever been an engineer and driver pairing for this long. We’re setting records.”

When he was asked if he could have predicted being in the sport this long, Hamilton explained that he was surprised he is still keen on continuing at 38-years-old. He responded:

“Yes definitely [surprised].

“I didn’t think I’d be the age that I am, and feel the way I do, physically and mentally. And still love what I do. That’s something I’m incredibly grateful for.

“Some people stay in the same jobs and roles for a long period of time, fall out of love with it, but keep going because maybe it’s the only thing they can do.

“I still love working alongside Bono and the guys in the team, chasing that common goal and dream. I love the feeling of having the lows and highs together. There’s nothing like it.”