for the English media Maranello ready to offer 46 million – Corriere.it

An effective headline. Ferrari would be ready to offer 46 million euros a year to sign Lewis Hamilton. This writes the «Daily Mail» in an article signed by Jonathan McEvoy which tells of an alleged negotiation between the Scuderia from Maranello and the seven-times world champion, whose contract with Mercedes expires at the end of this year. To the “Corriere della Sera”however, high-level sources speak of zero contact with Lewis and his entourage.

Well, the timing with which certain news, accompanied by detailed salary figures, should make you think. Because if it is true that in the past there was a courtship between Ferrari and Hamilton – but it did not go beyond the advances -, there is no doubt that at this moment it would be Sir Lewis himself who would benefit from certain rumors on the market, struggling with quite a complex renovation. Because he is 38 years old, because perhaps his economic interests – and not only – are different from those of the team directed by Toto Wolff. Because Mercedes, after having dominated eight World Championships in a row, is in a phase of profound technical and organizational changes, and last year it was surprised by the change of regulation. Hamilton has always declared loyalty to Mercedes, the team where he grew up. However, he is a passionate collector of red cars (but so is Verstappen), and in the past he said he was tempted by an adventure in Maranello.

And maybe right now he needs Ferrari more than Ferrari needs him. Because Maranello lacks the car, not the drivers. Leclerc and Sainz have an agreement until 2024, the discussions for the extension have not yet started. There is no hurry on either side. For Charles it is a question of understanding before committing to what will be the most important contract of his career. One of the hypotheses of the Daily Mail is an exchange between Leclerc and Hamilton, while the other speaks of a possible cohabitation between the two. With Sainz that he would go to another team. fantasy market? Yes. But the Hamilton-Ferrari combination always makes you dream…