Hamilton title would be tainted, says Montezemolo

Lewis Hamilton will have to thank Ferrari if he wins the Formula One title in China this weekend, according to the Italian team's president Luca di Montezemolo.

"I still think that in the spying affair it was a big mistake not to disqualify the McLaren drivers as well," he was quoted as saying.

"It means that if Hamilton wins the championship, he will also win it thanks to Ferrari because there is a lot of Ferrari in his car."

McLaren were fined $100 million and stripped of all their constructors' points by the FIA last month for having Ferrari technical information in their possession.

However, the drivers escaped sanctions because the FIA said they been granted an amnesty in exchange for providing evidence.