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'Vettel should be more like Hamilton' - Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone claims Lewis Hamilton is "the best world champion" Formula 1 has ever had because of the way he conducts himself away from the circuit. The 84-year-old praised not only Hamilton's driving skills, but his popularity outside of the sport which has helped to promote F1 and he believes other champions, such as Sebastian Vettel, should act in a similar fashion. "As a driver he is absolutely outstanding, as good as there's ever been," Ecclestone told BT Sport. "Apart from the fact he's talented, he's a good guy, he gets out on the street and supports and promotes F1," he added. "He's 100 per cent box office." Hamilton is often...
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