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Bernie Ecclestone has given his backing to Lewis Hamilton, who will again try to break the all-time record for F1 championships this year.
Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher currently share the record for the most Formula One championships, both having won seven titles. Hamilton is aiming to secure his eighth title, but time is running out for him. Surprisingly, Hamilton has received well-wishes from Bernie Ecclestone, who has previously criticized him. Ecclestone hopes Hamilton achieves the record eighth title, stating that it would make history. Although Ecclestone and Hamilton clashed last season, the former F1 supremo now supports Hamilton’s championship bid. Hamilton’s success heavily relies on Mercedes providing him with a more competitive car than in the past two years. Winning one more title would solidify Hamilton’s legendary status and surpass Schumacher’s record. Ecclestone believes Max Verstappen shares some qualities with Schumacher, although he considers Schumacher more ruthless on the track. Schumacher, who turned 55 recently, continues to recover from his skiing accident ten years ago and leads a private life with his family in Switzerland.
