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The Ferrari boss ran Lewis Hamilton as a junior driver when he won the GP2 title in 2006.
Frederic Vasseur joked about the cost of signing contracts with Lewis Hamilton every time they spoke, hinting at their longstanding relationship since Hamilton’s GP2 days. Vasseur confirmed that he had discussions with Hamilton in Azerbaijan when his Mercedes future was uncertain. In August, Hamilton signed a new two-year deal with Mercedes, suggesting that a rumored move to Ferrari is unlikely. Vasseur also mentioned ongoing talks with Hamilton and revealed that half of the current grid has driven for his team in the past. Additionally, Vasseur expressed that any team would be happy to have Max Verstappen, the current triple World Champion, and hinted that deals for Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz could be finalized before the start of the season.
