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Lewis Hamilton’s hopes of becoming F1’s all-time great when he joins Ferrari have been roundly flattened by one of the men who knows him best.
Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone fervently dismissed Lewis Hamilton’s chances of winning an eighth title with Ferrari next season. Ecclestone, who ruled the sport for 40 years, keeps a close eye on F1, recently observing Hamilton’s struggles at a grand prix in São Paulo. Despite Hamilton’s dissatisfaction with his current Mercedes car, Ecclestone doubts his success at Ferrari, predicting strong support for Charles Leclerc. While acknowledging Hamilton’s financial stakes, Ecclestone hints at the possibility of the veteran driver exploring other opportunities if his performance wanes. Ecclestone concludes with a sly remark recalling Hamilton’s past comments about older generations in F1 needing to stay quiet.
