Ecclestone feels this is reason enough for Hamilton not to return for the next season, which begins in March in Bahrain. “I don’t think he is coming back, I think he will not race next year,” said Ecclestone.

Bernie Ecclestone

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“His disappointment in Abu Dhabi was too big and I understand him. Now, tied for seven titles with Michael Schumacher, it is the perfect time for him to fulfil his dream and be a fashion entrepreneur,” Ecclestone added.

Ecclestone also feels that if the British driver does return to the track in a bid to reclaim the world title, he may struggle to dominate as he would have an ambitious teammate in George Russell.

“Lewis could only lose in 2022. Who knows how the new cars will reposition the field? With George Russell he would have an ambitious teammate, of whom I am not as convinced as many experts, by the way,” said added. “And then we don’t forget about Verstappen. With him, Hamilton has finally found an equal opponent after many years.”

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