'I don't think he cares' - Bernie Ecclestone backs Toto Wolff to end Lewis Hamilton contract

Bernie Ecclestone thinks Lewis Hamilton risks being replaced at Mercedes if he fails to show that he is “bothered about losing”. It has been a tough start to the season for Hamilton and Mercedes, with the constructor struggling to compete with Red Bull and Ferrari towards the front of the grid. Ad/> Hamilton currently sits in sixth position in the driver standings ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, while his team-mate George Russell is fourth.

British Grand Prix'No set-up makes this car a Ferrari or Red Bull' — Mercedes engineer ahead of British GP24/06/2022 AT 15:04 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez occupy the top two spots, with the reigning world champion Verstappen leading the way. Former F1 supremo Ecclestone has been unimpressed by Hamilton’s performances and thinks Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff will be “fed up” with his driver. The 91-year-old believes Hamilton’s contract could come to an early end.

Stewart: Hamilton should retire and work in fashion industry ‘I almost stopped, it was so close’ – Bottas claims he nearly quit F1 after racing with Hamilton 'No set-up makes this car a Ferrari or Red Bull' — Mercedes engineer ahead of British GP “Lewis might sell his position to Toto. This is how much I am getting, I’ll step down and give me half of what I would get. Toto can go and do one of his magic deals, offer someone less money and keep £20m,” Ecclestone suggested to the Daily Mail.

The ex-Formula One chief executive admits the form of George Russell — who has taken three podium places so far this season — has surprised him. “I didn’t think [Russell] was that good but he has done an excellent job. I’m surprised.