| Team Sunweb are pleased to announce their first contract renewal of the year, as Chris Hamilton (AUS) extends with the team for an additional two years. Already in contract until the end of 2019, he will now represent the team in the peloton until the end of 2021.
The 23-year-old Australian has shown his immense potential in his early development at Team Sunweb, supporting the team's GC ambitions across stage races and Grand Tours. He played a part in the team's 4th at the Vuelta a España in 2017, and most recently was part of the squad that helped the team finish 2nd and 9th at the Giro d'Italia. An upcoming talent, Hamilton finished 6th at his national road race championships in January and took a bundle of solid results in the Tour of Slovenia.
Hamilton said: "I'm really excited to be extending with the team. For me it was a pretty easy decision when I look at the development they have already given me in just one and a half years. Team Sunweb have always had a lot of faith in me which gives me a lot of confidence in what we can do together over the coming three years and I'm looking forward to making the next steps with the team."
Team Sunweb coach Luke Roberts (AUS) said: "We're really happy to be able to extend our corporation with Chris. He's come into the team as a neo-professional and he's shown some really good gradual improvement during his time with the team so far. We've been happy with his progression; his personality fits into the team's way of working really well and we see a bright future ahead of him. He has a big engine and we see potential in his climbing and time trial capabilities, but whilst still at such a young age we will continue to develop him all round to give him as much experience and learning across the board." | 