Sir Stirling Moss will always remain a huge part of British motor racing, according to Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton.

Moss, who was regarded as one of the greatest drivers in motor sport's history despite never winning the F1 title, died aged 90 following a long illness.

Hamilton, who is a six-time world champion in the sport, led the tributes to a man who won a total of 212 of the 529 races he entered across multiple disciplines during his career.

Commentator and former F1 driver Martin Brundle paid tribute to "a mighty racer and gentleman", David Coulthard said Moss "was the reason so many of us became racing drivers" while fellow British Grand Prix winner Johnny Herbert wrote that he was "world champion in all our eyes".

Former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan told Sky Sports News: "You say he's one of the greatest drivers not to win the world championship but actually he was one of the greatest drivers ever. He was the one person that transcended the sport."

Ferrari called Moss a "formidable opponent" while FIA president Jean Todt wrote: "He was a true legend in motor sport and he will remain so forever".

Silverstone, the home of British racing, said: "In the history of motor racing, not just in his home country but also wherever he raced around the world, Sir Stirling held a unique status which continued throughout his life."

Ex-England striker Gary Lineker and former heavyweight world champion Frank Bruno were among the other figures from the sporting world who paid tribute to Moss.