Ecclestone heaps praise on ‘best F1 champion’ Hamilton ahead of Malaysian GP

Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone has lavished praise on reigning champion Lewis Hamilton , describing him as ‘the best world champion they have had’, ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Ecclestone insisted that apart from the fact Hamilton is talented; he is a good guy; gets out on the street and promotes Formula One, the Mirror reported.

Hamilton leads the 2015 Drivers’ Championship with 25 points, seven points above second-placed teammate Nico Rosberg, and will be hoping to extend the advantage in the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday. (ANI)