P1racenews AI automatic summary:
“He doesn’t need to take the risk any longer. He’s won seven world titles and that is quite enough.”
Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has suggested that Lewis Hamilton should request Ferrari to pay out his contract after a challenging weekend in Hungary, where Hamilton struggled and finished outside the points. Hamilton’s performance in the Hungarian Grand Prix raised questions about his future with Ferrari, as he has yet to show significant improvement since joining the team. Following Ecclestone’s remarks, Hamilton’s potential departure from F1 and his fatigue as a seven-time world champion have been highlighted, with suggestions that it might be time for him to consider retiring or pursuing other endeavors outside of racing. Despite Hamilton’s impressive career statistics, Ecclestone believes that Hamilton may need a break and a change in direction, potentially stepping aside for a replacement at Ferrari if necessary.
