Former long-time Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone believes that record world champion Lewis Hamilton should consider retirement in the wake of poor results. Hamilton, 40, has had a difficult start at Ferrari after 12 years at Mercedes where he won six of his record-tying seven world titles.

Former Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone has given Ferrari a two-man shortlist to replace seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton, who he insisted must “stop now”. The 40-year-old has endured a torrid time at the Scuderia so far,