Ricciardo began the 'shoey' celebration at the German Grand Prix last season.
Ecclestone ran Formula One for over three decades before being deposed ahead of the 2017 season.
Mclaren driver is one of the best Formula 1 drivers in the world.
Love or loathe his celebrity lifestyle, there is no doubting the Mercedes star's ability behind the wheel.
'The Ice Man' is highly revered within the racing circuit.
Hamilton is Mercedes' best hope for a drivers' title in 2017 after Rosberg's departure.
Bottas replaced Nico Rosberg at Mercedes for the 2017 season.
But the German believes he could have filled Silver Arrows seat in second season in Formula One.
Kimi Raikkonen set the fastest time of winter testing in Barcelona on the final day with Ferrari.
Surtees was admitted into hospital last month.
Vettel set the fastest time of winter testing thus far on Thursday (9 March).
Bottas has been the quicker of the two Mercedes drivers during pre-season testing.
Alonso will not retire until he gets back to winning ways.
Ferrari have shown impressive levels of performance during pre-season testing in Barcelona.
Hamilton was accused of causing anarchy when he ignored team orders at the final race in 2016.
Bottas joined Mercedes from Williams on a one-year contract.
Hamilton shared a fractious relationship with Rosberg during their four years together at Mercedes.
Mercedes and Ferrari's times on day three were the fastest in eight years at the circuit.
Mercedes have completed over 300 laps without a glitch in the first two days of testing in Barcelona.
Mercedes look favourites for the title after two days of pre-season testing at Barcelona
Hamilton set the fastest time on day one of the first pre-season test at Barcelona.
Bottas will partner Hamilton at Mercedes for the 2017 F1 season.
Hamilton wants driver accumulated data to be kept private rather than being shared.
Spaniard leaves door open to joining Silver Arrows after McLaren contract expires.
The pre-season test begins of 27 February at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona.
Mercedes launched their challenger for 2017 titled F1 W08 on Thursday (23 February).
Hamilton will partner Valtteri Bottas at Mercedes for the 2017 season.
Chase Carey was installed as CEO after Liberty Media's takeover of F1.
Vettel has won three races since moving to Ferrari from Red Bull Racing in 2015.
Mercedes will reveal their car titled the W08 at Silverstone on Thursday.