Mercedes team boss responds to Ecclestone's Hamilton jibe
Jul.20 - Toto Wolff has reacted to former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone's claim that Lewis Hamilton is "not quite the fighter that he was".
"There are lots of occasions this year where he could have done better and he hasn't," 90-year-old Ecclestone, who was replaced as F1 CEO in 2017, told PA news agency.
When faced with Ecclestone's comments, the seven time world champion responded at Silverstone last weekend: "I'm definitely not the driver I was when I started.
"I think I'm better and I know myself way more than I ever did."
Hamilton's Mercedes boss Wolff was also asked to respond to Ecclestone's jibe.
"Bernie is always good for banter and headlines," said the Austrian.
"He likes to create controversy and confusion, which is good for the sport and also for him. I think it's important that Bernie, who created all of this, still has clear views."
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Bernie was, is and will be the king. Never forget that when he bought the F1 rights he invited every team to join him as equal investors. They all declined.....and he made a fortune. Good or bad, he formed modern F1 racing.
He really was an incredible businessperson and his riches were generally well earned. But his time has passed and his comments since departing certainly show the typical ‘it wasn’t like that in my day’ of those reportedly blessed with wisdom. But wisdom isn’t leadership which Formula 1 definitely needs and generally comes from fresher eyes and a strong dose of courage. I don’t wish him any ill will at all, just that his day is done and enough with the coverage of his ramblings.
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