Lewis Hamilton has hailed Daniel Ricciardo as one of the best drivers in F1 at present following his impressive performances         this season.

In going up against four-times champion Sebastian Vettel at Red Bull following his promotion from Toro Rosso, few people gave Ricciardo a chance.

But he has stunned everyone in the sport, and in many eyes has been one of the stars of the show, winning in Canada and Hungary to overshadow Vettel who has struggled to get to grips with his car.

Hamilton said: “He's been driving fantastically well from the beginning of the year. 

“It's not only now, but through the whole year he's shown his capability and is going from strength to strength.

“He's not only one of the nicest guys in the paddock, but also one of the best drivers here, for sure.”