With three Grands Prix remaining for the season Formula 1 and the journey of Lewis Hamilton At the finish, the seven-time champion is seventh in the championship, two points behind his teammate, George Russell.
The signature of the British Ferrari He was announced before the start of the current World Cup and his performances since then have left many doubts.
So much so that Bernie Ecclestoneformer Formula 1 boss, doubts that Maranello will be satisfied with the decision taken at the start of the year.
“For John Elkann, it was an ego thing. He thought he landed the best guy the world had ever seen. When he signed him, there was no indication he was wrong in that assessment. Whether I’m still happy with it is another story.. Only time will tell,” he explained in statements to the Daily Mail.
In fact, the Briton suggests to his compatriot that if he doesn’t feel fit, he should retire: “If Lewis fades, which I don’t like to see, he should leave and do something elseand I’m doing a good job.”
And contrary to what many believe, Ecclestone does not believe Ferrari will welcome Hamilton on the red carpet.
“I don’t think it will be easy for Lewis. Especially in this team. They will support Charles Leclerc. He is fast and grew up there. They won’t leave it for anyone“, he settled.
