Bernie Ecclestone has dropped the bomb in Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton retires. This is assured by the old engine boss after having had a conversation with the father of the seven-time world champion. Anthony Hamilton’s evasiveness set off the alarms for Ecclestone , who at 91 remains more than knowledgeable about the competition that he controlled at will for several decades.
“I spoke to Lewis’s father a few days ago. I immediately felt like she wouldn’t answer any questions about her son’s future, so we just talked business. I don’t know what happens to Lewis , but I don’t think he will compete again. Your disappointment is too great. And somehow it is understandable. Now is the time to face your dream of becoming a fashion entrepreneur, “says Ecclestone in statements to the Swiss daily Blick .
The former F1 owner, who sold the competition to Liberty Media for more than € 7 billion five years ago, believes Lewis Hamilton ‘can only lose in 2022’, bearing in mind that Mercedes’ supremacy is no longer guaranteed with the revolutionary rule change.
Who knows how much the grid will change with the new cars? With George Russell I would have an ambitious teammate, although I am not as convinced of his potential as so many experts, by the way. And we do not forget Verstappen , with him Hamilton has finally found a rival at his height after many years. Max is currently the best driver in the world ”, praises the new F1 monarch.
Ferrari’s surprise with Sainz
Lewis Hamilton is still shrouded in silence since the fateful outcome of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix , where he lost in the last lap an eighth world title that he already touched with his hands. The Briton has a contract with Mercedes for the next two seasons, but his future right now is unknown.
On the other hand, Ecclestone has also surprised by revealing who is the last person related to F1 with whom he has spoken on the phone. “ Carlos Sainz’s father called me and told me about his son’s situation. Many in Maranello are surprised that the Spaniard beat teammate Charles Leclerc . For me, Leclerc was always a very good driver, but nothing more, “he says.
