easy_rider911:
apias:

Hamilton/Mercedes absolutely made the correct decision to retire from the race. It would have been pointless and stupid to continue, particularly considering his engine deficit.

Agreed. What was dumb was the extended delay. They should have retired him much earlier in the race.

As mentioned above, I didn't see the race, but, yes, they probably should have pulled him off the track as soon as it was clear the extent of his damage, which would have been during the pitstop for his tire change.