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.

As Formula One heads into its summer break, there is plenty of mystery in the paddock. The majority of it surrounds Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton. After calling for Ferrari to sack him, declaring his qualifying performance at the Hungaroring “absolutely useless”,

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff was spotted leaving the Ferrari hospitality at the Hungarian Grand Prix, sparking speculation about Lewis Hamilton's future.