The “phones have been running hot” ahead of the German grand prix, according to Hockenheim boss Georg Seiler. That is because, before Germany’s shocking 7-1 victory over Brazil in the ...
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Ecclestone says Gribkowsky payment an ‘insurance policy’
Bernie Ecclestone on Tuesday told his corruption trial in Munich that he made a $44 million payment to avoid bankruptcy. Prosecutors allege the F1 chief executive paid Gerhard Gribkowsky so ...
Read More »Ecclestone plays down London GP hopes
Bernie Ecclestone has warned that a F1 race on the streets of London is not just around the corner. Hopes have been raised by British prime minister David Cameron announcing ...
Read More »Montezemolo feels ‘duty’ to fix F1
Luca di Montezemolo has warned he is prepared to take action to improve formula one. Fiercely critical of the sport’s direction, culminating in the new era of quiet, hybrid engines, ...
Read More »CVC’s Mackenzie backs Ecclestone in court
F1 owner CVC’s chief Donald Mackenzie on Wednesday gave Bernie Ecclestone a boost. Mackenzie, CVC’s co-founder and chairman, has not always seen eye-to-eye with F1’s controversial ‘supremo’, and has even ...
Read More »Monza must accept new contract terms – Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone has revealed he is “ready to sign” a new contract with circuit officials at Monza. The F1 chief executive sparked alarm among proponents of the historic Italian grand ...
Read More »Lauda slams Vettel for ‘screaming like child’
Niki Lauda has slammed Sebastian Vettel for “screaming like a child” during the British grand prix. The Mercedes team chairman said he enjoyed every moment of the on-track battle for ...
Read More »Ecclestone admits F1 buy-back possible
Bernie Ecclestone has admitted he might buy back formula one. The Silverstone weekend kicked off amid rumours major shareholder CVC could be considering selling its stake. The reported front-runners are ...
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