Ferrari ‘happy’ at Hamilton chances
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FERRARI have opened the door to Lewis Hamilton joining them in 2021.
The Briton’s £40million-a-year Mercedes contract expires at the end of next season and the team want to negotiate a new one.
Hamilton, who turns 35 in January, has indicated he will see out his career with Formula One’s record-breaking team.
But he has also spoken about the lure of driving for Ferrari.
Sebastian Vettel’s contract with the Scuderia is up at the end of next year and it is likely that the four-time champion, 32, who crashed with team-mate Charles Leclerc in Brazil a fortnight ago, would be the man to make way.
A candid Mattia Binotto, team principal at Ferrari, said: “Lewis is an outstanding driver and knowing that he is available in 2021 can only make us happy.
“We are happy with our drivers but at one stage next season we will start discussing what to do.”
Hamilton has hinted his next move could be determined by the whereabouts of Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, who has overseen five of his six world championships.
The long-term future of the Formula One chairman Chase Carey remains uncertain and Wolff has been linked with taking on the American’s role.
Hamilton will start next season as the favourite to win his seventh title and match Michael Schumacher’s all-time record.