Ferrari CEO Louis Camilleri says Lewis Hamilton’s meeting with chairman John Elkann has been blown out of proportion, but indicated the Formula 1 champion has some interest in a move.
During the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, it emerged Hamilton had met twice this year with Ferrari boss Elkann, triggering speculation the six-time title winner may leave Mercedes when his contract expires next year.
Mercedes and Hamilton have both indicated strongly that extending their championship-dominating partnership is the most likely outcome, but Mercedes chief Toto Wolff said there was a “25%” chance his star drive could move to Ferrari.
Speaking to select journalists including Autosport at Maranello this week, Camilleri said that while Hamilton’s meeting with Elkann was public knowledge it was not a professional rendezvous.
“It was a social event, which has sort of been blown somewhat out of proportion,” he said. “They have some common friends.”
Commenting on the speculation linking Hamilton to the team, Camilleri said the Briton was among the drivers interested in racing for Ferrari.
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