“It's just a marketing product”

For the former Formula 1 boss, Hamilton is “a financial marketing product” at Scuderia Ferrari. Bernie Ecclestone did not expect the Briton to encounter so many difficulties at the Italian team.

Bernie Ecclestone, harsh criticism for Lewis Hamilton: “In the future he will dedicate himself more to things related to fashion”

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“The situation is getting out of his control. He wanted to be champion and now he doesn't stop being surprised that he doesn't succeed. It's just a product of financial marketing. In the future, he will devote himself more to things related to fashion. He is one of the best of the last ten years, but not the best of them all,” said Bernie Ecclestone, according to abola.pt.

The former Formula 1 boss also criticized Ferrari, especially team boss Fred Vasseur: “They need an authoritarian leader to be successful. Ferrari doesn't speak Italian, they speak 'Ferrarian'. It's a country where everyone gives their opinion and interferes. They decide what's right and what's wrong. Vasseur is too weak,” added the former Formula 1 boss.

Lewis Hamilton has had a season to forget this year. The Brit managed to collect only 146 points and is 6th in the overall drivers' standings. His teammate, Monegasque Charles Leclerc, is in 5th place overall, with 210 accumulated points.

General classification of drivers in Formula 1

1. Lando Norris (McLaren) – 357 points

2. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 356

3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 321

4. George Russell (Mercedes) – 258

5. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 210

6. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 146

7. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 97

8. Alexander Albon (Williams) – 73

9. Nico Hulkenberg (Kick Sauber) – 41

10. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) – 39

The general classification of constructors in Formula 1

1. McLaren – 713 points

2. Ferrari – 356

3. Mercedes – 355

4. Red Bull – 346

5. Williams – 111

6. Racing Bulls – 72

7. Aston Martin – 69

8. Haas – 62

9. Kick Sauber – 60

10. Alpine – 20

The constructors' title has already been won by McLaren.