Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen given news they’ll both love

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are likely to be thrilled at the news that the Mexico City Grand Prix will remain on the calendar until 2025. The race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit will stay on the calendar for at least another four seasons as part of the new contract.Verstappen has won three of the last four races at the historic venue which returned to the calendar in 2015. Meanwhile, Hamilton has also secured vital wins at the circuit, standing on the top-step of the podium in 2016 and 2019.The Mercedes star’s fourth-place finish was enough to help him secure his fifth F1 crown at the circuit back in 2018. Hamilton has praised Mexico’s place on the calendar in previous years. He said in 2018: ‘Look at how beautiful Mexico is. I love this country and more so its people!’F1 has claimed the Mexico City Grand Prix will attract 350,000 spectators this weekend. The series also boasted about the £2million ($2.4million) boost to the economy the race has brought to the area between 2015 to 2021.READ MORE: Lewis Hamilton and Toto Wolff not on same page ahead of Mexico GP Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen has received some good news ahead of the Mexican GP (Image: Getty)F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said the atmosphere was ‘incredible’ as he announced the new deal ahead of the weekend. He explained: ‘I am very pleased to announce that Formula One will continue to race in Mexico City for another three years under this new agreement.”Every year the race attracts a large number of passionate fans, and the atmosphere is incredible, and I know everyone will be excited by this news. I want to thank Claudia Sheinbaum, the Head of Government for Mexico City, and Alejandro Soberon and his team for their ongoing commitment to Formula 1 and the continued success of the event.’Verstappen is targeting an F1 record this weekend as he looks to secure the highest number of wins in a single season.DON’T MISSLewis Hamilton admits he’s over Max Verstappen anger and forgives Masi [INSIGHT]Max Verstappen ‘to beat Lewis Hamilton’s F1 records within six years’  [COMMENT]Hamilton explains the reason Russell was beating him before fightback [ANALYSIS] The Mexican Grand Prix will remain on the calendar until 2025 (Image: Getty)The Dutchman matched Sebastian Vettel and Michael Schumacher’s 13 wins with victory in last weekend’s United States Grand Prix.CIE President, Alejandro Soberon said: ‘The Mexico City Grand Prix contract extension has been made possible thanks to the leadership of Claudia Sheinbaum and the Mexico City Government.’The ability to host the race in the nation’s capital until 2025 is the result of a coordinated effort to preserve an event that brings benefits to the city and excitement to thousands of fans. We will keep working to ensure the race continues to be a strong contributor to our city’s economy.’