F1 News: Fans Urge Mercedes To Deliver As Lewis Hamilton Contract Extension Confirmed

The F1 community has been reacting to the news of seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes contract extension. However, it is not just excitement that is circulating with the fans as they have taken the opportunity to urge the Brackley-based squad to provide Hamilton with a suitable car.

Mercedes has struggled to find performance in the W13 and W14 since the change of regulations at the beginning of the 2022 season.

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Now that Hamilton is confirmed to be driving with the Mercedes team for another two years, fans are eager to see the champion fighting at the front of the grid again. The British driver has shut down retirement rumours claiming that he is keen to continue until he achieves his eighth championship title, however, he will need a car to do this especially when you consider how dominant Red Bull currently is.

Fans have taken to social media to share messages about the confirmed contract extension.

"Lewis will continue being the GOAT, no disputes there. The best of the best. We rise"

Lewis will continue being the GOAT, no disputes there.

The best of the best.

We rise 💪🏽💜
— Elias (@elias_ochako) August 31, 2023

"Hammer Time all day every day"

Hammer Time all day every day
— Classical Trolls (@JuicyLucy1402) August 31, 2023

"Fantastic news! Delighted to have this amazing partnership continue for at least another two seasons. Fingers crossed that you can add to your record breaking success together!"

Fantastic news! Delighted to have this amazing partnership continue for at least another two seasons. Fingers crossed that you can add to your record breaking success together! #TeamLH
— Rob Myers (@RobLMyers) August 31, 2023

"GIVE HIM A GOOD CAR SIUUUUUU"

GIVE HIM A GOOD CAR SIUUUUUU
— Tom Speight (@Tom_Speight98) August 31, 2023

"Give him a better car!!"

give him a better car!!
— RN ♋︎ (@reehl7) August 31, 2023

"It was just a formality! now give him a car he deserves!"

It was just a formality! now give him a car he deserves!💜
— Mona (@Monaaa_LH44) August 31, 2023

The news comes ahead of the Italian Grand Prix race weekend which will be kicking off with the first two Free Practice sessions tomorrow before Free Practice 3 and Qualifying on Saturday ahead of the Grand Prix on Sunday.

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