ABU DHABI -- Ferrari has dropped the first hint that it could make a move to sign Lewis Hamilton in 2021 after team principal Mattia Binotto admitted the world champion's contract situation "can make us only happy".
Whether the comment was made to unsettle rival team Mercedes, which currently has Hamilton under contract until the end of 2020, or is a genuine hint at Ferrari's intentions remains unclear, but they underline the potential for big moves in the driver market next year when all but three of the 20 drivers are out of contract.
"Lewis is certainly an outstanding driver, a fantastic driver," Binotto said.