Lewis Hamilton reveals race engineer Pete 'Bono' Bonnington is “stuck” with him as part of new Mercedes F1 deal

Lewis Hamilton says that long-term F1 race engineer Pete ‘Bono’ Bonnington will be “stuck” with him at Mercedes for at least the next two years. 
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AM
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AM

The seven-time world champion has signed a t🍸wo-year contract extension with Mercedes to remain on the F1 grid unt🎃il the end of the 2025 season, putting an end to months of speculation over his future. 

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Speaking ahead of this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix at Monza, Hamilton confirmed that ‘Bono’ will remain alongside him du🍰ring that period. 

The pair are in their 11th season working together sꦇince Hamilton joined Mercedes a decade ago in 2013.

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

“I don’t think there’s ever been an engineer and driver pairi♏ng for this long. We’re settingඣ records.”

Race winner Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates on the podium with Peter Bonnington (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 Race
Race winner Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates on the podium with Peter…

Hamilton’s new deal with Merc🍌edes will keep the 38-year-old Briton in F1 well past his 40th birthday. 

Asked if he is surprised by his own longevity in the sport, Hamilton r൩eplied: “Yes definitely. 

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

“Some people stay in the same jobs and roles for a long period of t🍷ime, fall out of love with it, but keep goin💦g because maybe it’s the only thing they can do.

“I still love working alongside Bono and the gu♕ys in the team, chasing that common goal and dream. I love the feeling of having the lows and highs together. There’s n𒐪othing like it.”

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