Jackie Stewart says 'best of his time' Lewis Hamilton should retire from F1 and work in fashion industry

Jackie Stewart believes it is a “pity” Lewis Hamilton has not retired from Formula 1 already in order to preserve his legacy. Hamilton is level with Michael Schumacher for the most world titles, and last year the seven-time champion narrowly missed out on making it eight when losing a controversial finale to eventual winner Max Verstappen.

Ad/> This season, Hamilton is struggling in the Mercedes compared to previous campaigns, and sits sixth in the drivers’ standings – 34 points behind teammate George Russell and 98 points adrift of leader Verstappen. British Grand Prix‘I almost stopped, it was so close’ – Bottas claims he nearly quit F1 after racing with Hamilton7 HOURS AGO In Stewart’s opinion, Hamilton should have quit while he was ahead, and the former – a three-time world champion – believes the fashion industry would suit the 37-year-old.

“He’s now struggling a little bit because he’s had a new teammate [George Russell] who has been quicker than him in qualifying so far this year, which is going to be hard for him to handle,” Stewart told The Convex Conversation podcast. “I think it’s time for him to resign.

He’s got music, he’s got culture, he loves clothing and the rag trade would be absolutely suitable for him. I’m sure he’ll be very successful because he’s been earning a huge amount of money — rightfully so because he’s been the best of his time.

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