Speaking in an interview with Sport.de, the English businessman, who recently turned 95, targeted the seven-time world champion, in what's been a disappointing season so far.

"Everything is slipping away from him there. He wanted to become world champion there and is now surprised that he can't do it," he said, to then add that Hamilton is "one of the best of the last ten years, but not the best".

Ecclestone then labeled the partnership between the Maranello team and the seven-time world champion as "a financial marketing project," suggesting that "he will do more with fashion in the future."

Finally, the Brit also criticized Ferrari’s management, emphasizing that winning requires "a dictator" and suggesting that, for this reason, Frederic Vasseur is not the right person for the role.

The SF-25’s rear suspension has been a major headache for Ferrari this season, often compromising the car’s performance on track.

Engineers frequently struggled to run the floor at the intended ride height, forcing them to sacrifice downforce — and ultimately pace — to avoid penalties, like the disqualification in China.

This year, the team relied on a double pull-rod setup at both ends of the car. But according to recent reports from Italy, Ferrari is set to rethink that approach for 2026, signaling a significant shift in their technical philosophy.