Former long-time Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone believes that record world champion Lewis Hamilton should consider retirement in the wake of poor results. Hamilton, 40, has had a difficult start at Ferrari after 12 years at Mercedes where he won six of his record-tying seven world titles.

Lewis Hamilton ’s signing with Ferrari has been labelled a huge mistake after his horror show first half of the 2025 F1 season. The seven-time world champion could not have signed off for the summer break under worse circumstances, after a disappointing weekend at the Hungarian GP.

Bernie Ecclestone spoke about Lewis Hamilton’s difficult start to his first season with Ferrari, urging the seven-time world champion to retire at the end of the season. Lewis Hamilton is going through an extremely challenging period.