Hamilton weighs in on Mosley scandal

Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg have insisted it is vital for people in public positions to continually set a good example - as the Max Mosley affair rolled on.

The duo were commenting in the wake of the latest scandal to rock the sport - the lurid Sunday newspaper revelations surrounding FIA President Mosley.

The majority of the drivers maintained a dignified silence on the matter on Thursday after Mosley's position was brought into question by four of Formula One's major manufacturers.

BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Honda and Toyota - all members of the Grand Prix Manufacturers' Association - turned the screw courtesy of various statements.

In particular, Honda noted: "It is necessary that senior figures in sport and business maintain the highest standards of conduct in order to fulfil their duties with integrity and respect."

The question to the drivers that followed was whether they agreed with the statement, and whether Mosley was upholding those standards as president of the FIA.

"I totally agree with what they're saying," said McLaren driver Hamilton.

"As young people we are always looking up to others to show us the way and set a good example, which is key."

Williams driver Rosberg replied: "If you're a figure like ourselves, a racing driver or something, you have to try and set a good example in general.

"People are watching you and looking up to things you do, and things like that.

"Just talking about my situation, it's important to think about other people, young drivers coming through, and to set a good example for those people."