Ecclestone says Ferrari tifosi more loyal than Mercedes fans

F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has gone on the record to suggest that while Mercedes is winning, it is Ferrari's "incredible fan base" that makes the fabled Italian team even stronger.

"Ferrari have an incredible fan base even when they lose," he told Motorsport-Magain. "You don't find that with Mercedes. If they begin to lose, then you'll see what happens."

"If Mercedes stop winning, I don't think that many people will feel any sympathy for them," Ecclestone added.