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Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone brutally rips into Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari
Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone criticized Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari, calling their partnership a “financial marketing project.” Ecclestone stated that Hamilton is not the best driver of the last ten years, despite being one of the top performers. Hamilton has faced challenges in his first F1 season with Ferrari, failing to secure a podium and being outperformed by teammate Charles Leclerc. Ecclestone noted that Hamilton’s move to Ferrari has been a disappointment, with the championship slipping away from him. Ecclestone also mentioned that Ferrari needs a dictator to succeed and criticized the team’s structure for hindering success. Despite Ferrari’s historic achievements, the lack of a clear leader has affected the team’s performance in recent years.
