Lewis Hamilton replaces Michael Schumacher at Mercedes

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9/30/12, 06:13 PM

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Lewis Hamilton replaces Michael Schumacher at Mercedes

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/102895

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Mercedes has confirmed Lewis Hamilton has signed a three-year deal to drive for the German squad from next year. The Briton, whose move was expected after McLaren announced Sergio Perez for 2013 earlier on Friday morning, will drive alongside Nico Rosberg, replacing seven-time champion Michael Schumacher at the team.
Mercedes did not specify what Schumacher's plans were.
Hamilton, who has been driving for McLaren since he made his debut in Formula 1 in 2007, said he needed a "fresh challenge".
"It is now time for me to take on a fresh challenge and I am very excited to begin a new chapter racing for the Mercedes Formula 1 team," said Hamilton.

Good/bad move for McLaren/Mercedes/Hamilton/F1?

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10/1/12, 02:55 AM

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Good move for Mercedes, if you're going to replace Schuey (past his prime but still an incredibly marketable name) it doesn't get much better than Hamilton. Curious to know more about why Hamilton is changing, though. Other than Ross Brawn being a fairly popular guy with the drivers.

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10/1/12, 07:31 AM

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I'm surprised that none of better teams wants Kimi Raikkonen. Heck, even with a Lotus he's currently 3rd in standing. Put him in a McLaren, Ferrari or Red Bull and I'm pretty sure he will be a champ.

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