Ecclestone happy to have an F1 world champion like Hamilton

Bernie Ecclestone said he was happy to have a Formula 1 world champion like Lewis Hamilton. In the past the F1 boss has criticized Fernando Alonso, accusing him of doing "little or nothing" to improve the image of the top flight, and Kimi Raikkonen for his too closed character. "I have no problems with Lewis, he's great and I hope he stays as he is" Ecclestone told the Daily Express.

"Formula has given these guys something, I expect them to give something back. My message to Ron Dennis is to leave Lewis as he is, the boy we see and appreciate" he added, declaring himself excited at the idea of ​​an effect Tiger Woods in Formula 1.

"A lot of people who wouldn't watch racing on TV now maybe will because of his presence. There could be some sort of Tiger Woods effect."