Ecclestone says Hamilton lifestyle going 'over the top'

  • Published on 07 Sep 2015 14:24
  • comments 1
  • By: Rob Veenstra

Bernie Ecclestone is no longer so sure about Lewis Hamilton's extravagant lifestyle. Earlier, the F1 supremo hailed the Mercedes driver as the ideal world champion as he is constantly in the spotlight. But a few days ago, Ecclestone said he thinks Hamilton might now be going "over the top".

"Maybe he's gone too far in recent months," the 84-year-old now tells Germany's Bild am Sonntag newspaper. Indeed, in recent weeks and months, Hamilton has been 'twerking' topless with Rihanna, smoking cigars, cavorting with rappers, constantly travelling and at Monza he turned up with blonde hair and a new eagle tattoo on his neck.

He then caused outrage on Twitter on Sunday when he wore a cap and headphones during the minute's silence for the death of Justin Wilson. "I honestly hadn't realised it was a minute of silence," Hamilton said. "My sincere apologies." When asked about Hamilton's latest exploits, Ecclestone answered: "I don't know if it's good for him."

Earlier, Ecclestone had criticised the fiercely private Sebastian Vettel. But he now says: "People are beginning to respect Sebastian that he is the way he is. I don't want everybody to be like Lewis. Perhaps it was unfair to criticise Sebastian. Actually he's a bit like me. We don't want the limelight. I want to do my work, and if there is no drama then I'll see if I can make one! But the big show, I'll leave that to the others," added Ecclestone. (GMM)

Replies (1)

Login to reply
  • khasmir

    Posts: 893

    Pfffft, STFU Bernie, first you criticize Vettel and praise Hamilton for their publicity and now it's a complete 180.
    I think Hamilton lost it already some time ago, too much bling bling and too little content.

    • + 0
    • Sep 8 2015 - 20:45

BE Grand Prix of Belgium

Local time 

BEGrand Prix of Belgium

Local time 

World Championship standings 2024

Show full world champion standings

Test calendar

See full test schedule

Related news

Give your opinion!

Will Bottas challenge Hamilton for the world championship in 2020?

Formula 1 Calendar - 2024

Date
Grand Prix
Circuit
-
Bahrain
29 - Mar 2
Bahrain
7 - Mar 9
Saudi Arabia
22 - Mar 24
Australia
5 - Apr 7
Japan
19 - Apr 21
China
3 - May 5
United States of America
17 - May 19
Italy
24 - May 26
Monaco
7 - Jun 9
Canada
21 - Jun 23
Spain
28 - Jun 30
Austria
5 - Jul 7
United Kingdom
19 - Jul 21
Hungary
26 - Jul 28
Belgium
23 - Aug 25
Netherlands
30 - Sep 1
Italy
13 - Sep 15
Azerbaijan
20 - Sep 22
Singapore
18 - Oct 20
United States of America
25 - Oct 27
Mexico
1 - Nov 3
Brazil
22 - Nov 24
United States of America
29 - Dec 1
Qatar
6 - Dec 8
United Arab Emirates
See full schedule

Formula 1 Calendar - 2024

Date
Grand Prix & Circuit
29 - Mar 2
7 - Mar 9
Saudi Arabia Jeddah Street Circuit
22 - Mar 24
Australia Albert Park
5 - Apr 7
19 - Apr 21
3 - May 5
United States of America Miami International Autodrome
17 - May 19
24 - May 26
Monaco Monte Carlo
7 - Jun 9
21 - Jun 23
28 - Jun 30
Austria Red Bull Ring
5 - Jul 7
United Kingdom Silverstone
19 - Jul 21
Hungary Hungaroring
26 - Jul 28
23 - Aug 25
Netherlands Circuit Zandvoort
30 - Sep 1
Italy Monza
13 - Sep 15
Azerbaijan Baku City Circuit
20 - Sep 22
18 - Oct 20
United States of America Circuit of the Americas
25 - Oct 27
1 - Nov 3
Brazil Interlagos
22 - Nov 24
United States of America Las Vegas Street Circuit
29 - Dec 1
6 - Dec 8
United Arab Emirates Yas Marina Circuit
See full schedule

Driver profile

  • Team Mercedes
  • Points 3,162
  • Podiums 127
  • Grand Prix 187
  • Country GB
  • Date of b. Jan 7 1985 (39)
  • Place of b. Tewin, GB
  • Weight 68 kg
  • Length 1.74 m
Show full profile

Team profile

Show full profile
show sidebar