The Rangers boss paid tribute to Miller, who departed the club after scoring 21 league goals in the current campaign.

BBC: Rangers manager Walter Smith looks to bring in loan duo

But despite their differences over the physical nature of Allardyce's teams, the former Bolton boss paid tribute to Wenger's achievements with the Gunners.

BBC: Wenger hungry for further success

Meanwhile, Rangers boss Walter Smith has paid tribute to the departing Strachan, who is thought to be on a three-man shortlist for the managerial vacancy at Sunderland and would be interested in a return to England's top-flight.

BBC: Strachan eyes McGhee as successor

Meanwhile, Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to old rival Wenger and believes the Gunners owe a huge amount to Wenger's leadership over the last 13 years.

BBC: Wenger hungry for further success

Hamilton, who headed to a Sao Paulo nightclub after the race to celebrate with relatives, team-mates and pop singer girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger, paid tribute to McLaren team boss Ron Dennis, who has mentored him for a decade.

BBC: Ecstatic Hamilton revels in glory

Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali, who described Alonso as an "amazing talent", paid tribute to Raikkonen's contribution to the team.

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