Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo believes there are drivers on the grid who can give Lewis Hamilton a run for his money in the Mercedes car.
Hamilton said he was not comfortable negotiating a "big contract" when so many around the globe had lost their jobs to the pandemic.
Tombazis said that it was crucial for the competition to be financially viable for existing teams and new entrants.
The Scot has won a long list of trophies, including 25 Grand Prix titles, two world titles, and a third-place finish in the 24-hour Le Mans.
The world of Formula 1 mourns the death of late Murray Walker famously known for his comic blunders.