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Ferrari Formula 1 boss Frederic Vasseur has downplayed the regular conversations he holds with Lewis Hamilton amid the rumours linking
Earlier this month, it was revealed that Lewis Hamilton had expressed interest in a seat with Red Bull and had engaged in “serious” talks with Ferrari. However, Hamilton ultimately signed a two-year extension with Mercedes in August. Hamilton has a long-standing relationship with Alfa Romeo team principal Frédéric Vasseur, but Vasseur laughed off rumors that Hamilton had been offered a Ferrari contract earlier this year. While Hamilton acknowledged his friendship with Ferrari president John Elkann and his close relationship with Vasseur, he denied engaging in any contract discussions outside of Mercedes. Overall, Hamilton’s future in Formula 1 has been a subject of speculation, but he ultimately decided to stay with Mercedes.
