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Lewis Hamilton's New Mercedes Contract Is Genuinely Mindblowing

Lewis Hamilton's New Mercedes Contract Is Genuinely Mindblowing

He'll be earning some serious dosh...

Josh Lawless

Josh Lawless

F1 World champion Lewis Hamilton has put pen to paper on a new mega deal with Mercedes that will see the 33-year old earn even more big bucks than he already does.

Already paid handsomely, the former McClaren man's new two-year contract until 2020 is £30 million a year, with a further £10 million available in bonuses. When you break it down, it's evident that the 33-year old is going to be able to afford a lot of Freddos.

Not only will Hamilton be climbing further up the Forbes rich list and the highest-paid driver in his sport, it also means he'll be pocketing a higher yearly wage than Cristiano Ronaldo - which is pretty mental considering his recently revealed Juventus wage.

Commenting on his new deal, Hamilton said:

"It's good to put pen to paper, announce it and then get on with business as usual. I have been part of the Mercedes racing family for 20 years and I have never been happier inside a team than I am right now.

"We are on the same wavelength both on and off track - and I am looking forward to winning more in the future and shining even more light on the three-pointed star. I'm very confident that Mercedes is the right place to be over the coming years."

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Topics: Formula One, Football News, Mercedes, Football, Lewis Hamilton, F1