Ecclestone told Blick: “I don’t know [what is happening with Lewis Hamilton], but I don’t think he’s coming back. His disappointment is too big. And you can somehow understand it. Now it would be time to tackle his dream of becoming a fashion entrepreneur with seven World Cup titles like Michael Schumacher.”
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The cut-throat comments come after Hamilton lost out to Max Verstappen during the final lap in Abu Dhabi.
Hamilton, 36, had hoped to surpass the legendary Michael Schumacher by claiming a record eighth world title.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff hopes Hamilton will overcome the loss and carry on racing.
Wolff said: “I would very much hope Lewis continues racing because he is the greatest driver of all time.
“As a racer, his heart will say I need to continue because he’s at the peak of his game.
“But we have to overcome the pain.”
At the 2021 Met Gala, Hamilton caused quite a stir by wearing a suit with a skirt attachment.
He invited three young black designers as his guests; Kenneth Nicholson, Edvin Thompson, and Jason Rembert.
Hamilton made it clear that more than just being a style icon, he intends to play an active role in diversifying the fashion industry.
Fashion journalist Sarah Powless commented: “With his increasingly bold looks and activism, Hamilton is redefining what it means to be a sports-and-style-superstar hybrid and is effectively ushering in a new era of male athlete style.”
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