"I am surprised people took so long to pick up on the fact that my contract expires at the end of this year. Eddie has to decide who he wants to drive, so there is no secret anywhere. I am not concerned. It does not sit with my objectives to be competitive"

Damon Hill is expressing his surprise that it took people so long to realize that his agreement with Eddie ends at the end of the year. He is not concerned because it does not fit with his objectives to be competitive. He is implying that Eddie needs to decide who he wishes to drive, and that there is obvious about the expiration of his contract. Hill is confident that Eddie will make the right decision and that he will have the ability to remain competitive. He is also suggesting that he is not worried about the outcome of Eddie's decision, as it does not fit with his objectives. Hill is confident that he will be able to remain competitive no matter the outcome.