Mosley dismisses bias suggestions

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FIA president Mosley, though, is quick to point out that following 'Spa-gate' this week, his governing body will not "help or hinder" the McLaren star in any way.

There is no doubt as to how Mosley feels about Hamilton as a racing driver, as he said: "I think he is brilliant. It would be really excellent for F1, and the world championship, if he won it - but that doesn't mean we are going to help him or hinder him. We are going to be utterly neutral."

He added: "That said, it would be brilliant if he won because he is a supreme talent, and when it's difficult, that's when we see it.

"He has done a great job, but whilst we can admire, we mustn't assist or hinder."

Mosley insisted: "The only thing I can say is that any suggestion there is a bias for or against any team or driver is completely untrue. Absolutely not.

"I think it's a reflection, and I'm sorry to say this, of the stupidity of the people who say it.

"That's because they haven't really thought the thing through and put themselves in the position of the people who have to take these very difficult decisions."

Asked as to whether he felt Hamilton would win it, Mosley replied: "I think he is odds on. He has to be favourite, without question."