US EditionBernie Ecclestone Urges Hamilton to Consider Stepping Away From F1 Amid Ferrari Struggles
FORMULA 1 RACING CONTEXT, FERRARI TEAM, AUG 4 – Bernie Ecclestone urges Lewis Hamilton to retire after a winless first season at Ferrari, where Hamilton ranks sixth with 109 points and zero podiums after 14 races.
- Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, switched to Ferrari at the start of the 2025 season but has yet to reach a podium after nine races.
- Hamilton's poor form, including a 12th-place finish at the Hungarian Grand Prix and calls for replacement, prompted Bernie Ecclestone to advise him to consider retiring from Formula 1.
- Ecclestone, the former F1 chief, suggested negotiations with Ferrari for Hamilton's potential replacement by drivers like Isack Hadjar or Gabriel Bortoleto, emphasizing that Hamilton remains talented but may need a break.
- Hamilton publicly dismissed rumors of discord, expressed commitment to Ferrari, stating, "I'm here for several years" and backed team principal Fred Vasseur to lead the team forward.
- The situation implies growing pressure on Hamilton amid mid-season struggles, with his future at Ferrari uncertain and Ecclestone warning continued racing could harm his legacy and well-being.
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·London, United Kingdom
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