Picture: Joe Klamar/ AFP (Getty Images)Reigning Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton has invested much of the last few years rotating between hyping up his fans and keeping them on their toes. With talks of a potential retirement on the table, Hamiltons strategies have been a little bit of a secret. At least, till now– the British driver has signed up with Mercedes through 2023. The two-year offer was announced simply ahead of this weekends Austrian Grand Prix. At the end of that period, Hamilton will have raced for Mercedes for over a decade. Hamilton has long avoided extended contract negotiations, and over the last few years, hes never ever actually had a reason to; after all, hes a multi-time champ. If one group wont give him his asking terms, then another one certainly will.On signing the offer, Hamilton noted the following: It is hard to believe its been almost 9 years dealing with this incredible team and Im excited were going to continue our partnership for two more years. Weve accomplished so much together however we still have a lot to achieve, both on and off the track.Im extremely proud and grateful of how Mercedes has actually supported me in my drive to improve variety and equality in our sport. They have actually held themselves responsible and made important strides in creating a more diverse group and inclusive environment.Thank you to all the devoted and talented people at Mercedes whose difficult work makes it all possible and the Board for their ongoing rely on me. Were getting in a brand-new era of car which will be tough and amazing and I cant wait to see what else we can achieve together.G/ O Media may get a commissionThe renewal is available in the midst of an intense champion fight with Red Bull Racings Max Verstappen, who has become Hamiltons the majority of extreme competitor this season. Now, the huge concern that remains is: who will be Hamiltons teammate? Valtteri Bottas contract ends at the end of this season, and there has been near consistent talk about who will be filling that seat. Will Bottas remain? Or will Mercedes provide a possibility to young talent George Russell, who has had plenty of promising performances in Williams but who ultimately requires a much better car to make things take place.