Lewis Hamilton F1 News: Ferrari told to RIP UP champion's contract after shock comments

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Ferrari told to RIP UP Hamilton contract after shock comments

Lewis Hamilton's form has been questioned in his final races with Mercedes

By Sam Cook.

Wednesday 11 December 2024 01:00

Ferrari have been told to find a way out of their contract with Lewis Hamilton after shock comments from the seven-time Formula 1 world champion.

Ahead of the 2024 season, both Hamilton and Ferrari dropped a bombshell on the sport when it was announced that they would be linking up for 2025 and beyond.

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It has since proved a mixed year for Hamilton, winning races at Silverstone and Spa, but also having several disappointing outings elsewhere.

So much so that after the Brazilian Grand Prix last month, Hamilton has admitted that he was ready to call time on his season such was the disappointment he was feeling in the car.

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Those comments have sparked a sharp response from former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan, who has issued a stern warning to the seven-time champion.

"If you don’t believe 100%, you’re f*****. Do you understand that?,” Jordan said on the Formula For Success podcast.

"Because belief, 99.9% means that there is that tiny, little, little thing in there knocking on your head that gives you the things that maybe, 'Oh, I don’t really have that confidence. I don’t really have the ability.

"And at the moment what I heard from Lewis, I’m not fast enough anymore, they were the words, I think."

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Jordan continued, even calling for Hamilton to consider retirement and explaining that if he were Ferrari, he'd be trying to find a way out of their deal.

"Honestly, if I was Ferrari, I would say close the book, find the way out. That’s it," Jordan added.

"I think also, if it’s a little message to you, Lewis, if you’re out there, always remember in life. You’ve got your music, you’ve got your fashion, you’ve got all sorts of other things.

"You are, in most people’s view, the greatest driver of all time. Please remember what I’m going to say to you.

"Always, always think about the best exit. And this is the time to take the money off the table. Go."

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