Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton has been asked to quit Formula 1 (F1) with immediate effect by Bernie Ecclestone before “anything bad happens.” The advice for Hamilton came after the Briton’s lackluster performance’s in the ongoing season, the latest being his 12th place finish at the Hungarian Grand Prix.<\/p>\n
Although Hamilton <\/a>indicated that he would probably return at the Dutch Grand Prix on August 31 after a brief summer break, Ecclestone, who is known as the godfather of F1, doesn’t want the Briton to continue further.<\/p>\n \u201cLewis is very talented, was and probably still is. But like a lot of leading sports personalities when they reach the top, there is only one way to go, and it\u2019s not a good direction. It\u2019s only down,\u201d Ecclestone <\/a>was quoted as saying to Mail Online from Portugal.<\/p>\n “Lewis is tired. He\u2019s been doing what he is doing forever. He needs a rest from it for good, a total reset to do something completely different. He may not think it but he will soon get used to doing other stuff away from motor racing in retirement.<\/p>\n “I think he should have done it a while ago. The guy is not a cheat. But he would be cheating himself if he goes on. He should stop now. If I were looking after him I would negotiate with Ferrari immediately and say, \u201cIf you have someone to replace Lewis, he\u2019ll step aside.\u201d\u2019 added Ecclestone.<\/p>\n Toto Wolff wants Lewis Hamilton to continue<\/p>\n Hamilton joined Ferrari <\/a>from Mercedes <\/a>on a three-year deal worth \u00a360 million per annum. But ever since his move, Hamilton is without a single podium finish in 14 attempts. However, Hamilton<\/a>‘s former Mercedes boss Toto Wolff want the 40-year-olf to continue.<\/p>\n