When local milk farmers threatened to block the roads giving access to Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps ahead of Sunday's grand prix, Formula One commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone duly stepped in. And immediately pledged to support their cause. Now, that’s what you call an ambassador!

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