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Ecclestone lashes out at Hamilton: "Maranello is not a retirement home"
"Lewis Hamilton in Ferrari? In recent days, more than one fan has been intrigued by this theory put forward by the 'Daily Mail', according to which the seven-time world champion Briton is in talks with Maranello to create a potential dream team with Charles Leclerc.
The annual fee would be 40 million, according to the British newspaper. However, the rumour was denied by Hamilton himself, who will remain with Mercedes until the end of 2023.
Even the former F1 boss, Bernie Ecclestone, seems not to believe in a possible transfer of Lewis to the Italian team, and has made this very clear.
Press rumor: Hamilton at Ferrari?
In recent times, the possibility of seeing Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari has fascinated quite a few fans. The idea, launched by the 'Daily Mail', proposes the seven-time world champion in talks with Maranello. The objective? To form a 'dream team' with Charles Leclerc at the helm of the 'Rossa'.
The details of the agreement
According to the British newspaper, the deal would include an annual salary for Hamilton of as much as 40 million. An attractive offer, which would be a further incentive for the driver to consider a change of team.
Hamilton's denial
However, the news was denied by Hamilton himself, who is currently tied to Mercedes until the end of 2023. Hamilton, therefore, seems to have no intention of leaving his current team, with which he has achieved numerous successes and milestones.
Ecclestone's opinion
Even former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone seems not to believe in a possible transfer of Lewis to the Italian team. Ecclestone expressed his point of view very bluntly, stating: 'I don't understand why Lewis would think he would be better off at Ferrari than at Mercedes.
Ecclestone: "Ferrari is not a retirement home"
Ecclestone also added: 'Ferrari is not a retirement home, on the contrary, it is a team that wants to win the championship more than anyone else. His analysis became more detailed, leading him to express surprise at the idea that Ferrari might consider leaving Leclerc for Hamilton, especially considering the team's affection for Charles.
Ecclestone's final remarks
Finally, the former F1 boss points out that Hamilton has stated that when he retires, he will stay with Mercedes. "It would be strange for him to want to leave now. And then, if I were Lewis and I saw Leclerc happy to leave Ferrari, I would think that team has a problem'. So, according to Ecclestone, the chances of seeing Hamilton at Ferrari appear rather remote.
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