Norris reacts to Hamilton’s new deal: ‘It’s always been a pleasure to race him'

Norris reacts to Hamilton’s new deal: ‘It’s always been a pleasure to race him'

 

 

 

Mercedes announced on Thursday afternoon that Hamilton will remain at the team until the end of the 2025 season, partnering George Russell.It means Hamilton will race in F1 into his 40s, like fellow world champion Fernando Alonso.Who Will Be Red Bull’s Next F1 Driver?Video of Who Will Be Red Bull's Next F1 Driver?Giving his reaction to the news, Norris said: “It’s great, it’s always been a pleasure to race against him.“Even this year, we’ve had a few more battles and that’s a cool thing to race against someone who’s one of the best drivers ever in F1 and has created a lot of history, written a lot of history. It’s a pleasure for all of us.“He’s someone who I looked up to when I was a little kid and still get the chance to race against him now. So I’m happy we’ll continue to do so for a couple more years.”

Valtteri Bottas wasn’t surprised his former teammate is sticking around for a couple more years.Hamilton sets sights on Verstappen but “it’s not about revenge” for Abu Dhabi 21“Actually not really,” he added. “He really seems to enjoy racing still. “He still got the fire still to get back up there so not really surprised.”Related New Mercedes deal for Russell was “never in doubt” – “Always part of the plan” Aston Martin clarify Stroll’s F1 future: ‘No debate for next year’ 

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