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October72015 by Nika Štremfelj1 How

Ecclestone: Formula 1 may be sold this year

Bernie Ecclestone says there could be a change of ownership in Formula One by the end of the year. The Briton claims that currently three potential customers are interested in buying. As the media has already reported this year, the future of the current major Formula 1 shareholder is in question. Ecclestone said it is already in talks with three potential new shareholders. '' Currently, some shareholders are in a position to indicate that they are, or will soon lose, some or all of their shares. I would say there is a lot of interest in buying the shares, and for three clients, I could say that I would be very surprised if one of them didn’t decide to buy soon, ’’ Ecclestone said. When it will be time for a possible sale, however, Ecclestone will decide later this year.

Mar292015 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Lauda: Vettel is no longer boring

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Niki Lauda was not looking for excuses after the race in Malaysia. He admitted that they simply did a better job at Ferrari and although he had been critical of Sepang winner Sebastian Vettl in the past, he now said the German was no longer boring. “They were simply invincible today,” Lauda said. "They chose the perfect tactics and Vettel drove a great race. The race car turned out and the tires held up. We had to change three tires with us. Why? Because we drove the tires to the limits and it was important for us to make three stops. The Ferrari racer was more lenient with the tires, so they could only change the tires twice, and I congratulated Arrivabene from the bottom of my heart, as he is a real competitor and the competition is welcome.

Mar172015 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Did Mercedes have an (unfair) advantage?

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Bernie Ecclestone explained that the FIA should limit the advantage of the Mercedes team, because even before the introduction of the new V6 turbo engines, it worked closely with the International Automobile Federation in deciding what the new engines would look like. After the first race of the season, Red Horse boss Christian Horner called on the FIA to step in and equalize the huge differences between the engines, as another season of Mercedes dominance will hurt Formula One. Ecclestone, 84, backed Horner and said he was absolutely right, but now he further explained that the German manufacturer had a decisive advantage over rivals. "They knew what the new powertrains would look like, as Mercedes members worked closely with the FIO to define the concept of these engines. That's why they were so strong last year

Jan152015 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Hockenheim remains on the calendar

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Bernie Ecclestone told Reuters that this year's German Grand Prix will be held at the Hockenheim racetrack, although it is expected to be replaced by the Nurburgring for the eighth time. The Hockenheim and Nurburgring have alternated between the German Grand Prix since 2008, and the latter was next in line for this year’s race. But Ecclestone said Formula One will not return to the Nurburgring this year. “The race will be in Hockenheim,” he said. "We have a contract with them, so we just have to fix the part where it says the race alternates with the Nurburgring." The Nurburgring is currently changing ownership, and race organizers in Hockenheim came across some criticism last year for poor spectator turnout. The German Grand Prix will be broadcast on July 19.

Dec232014 by Klara LjubiNo Comments

The future of the Monza race is in jeopardy

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The future of the historic Monza racetrack, where races have been held since the first half of the 20th century, is uncertain, according to Italian media. Bernie Ecclestone warned some time ago that the contract for the race in Italy, which expires after the 2016 season, is a disaster. Now, however, new bad news has emerged for Monza relating to the law of stability. An amendment is reported to exclude a € 1 million tax exemption. Politician Fabrizio Sala said: "The law penalizes the Monza racetrack by jeopardizing its future on the Formula 1 racing calendar." Ivan Capelli, a former FXNUMX racer who became the director of the Milan car club this year, promises to fight for Monza's survival. "Our task is clear - to find funds."

Dec132014 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Korea is on the calendar only for legal reasons

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Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone explained that the Korean GP was added to the 2015 racing calendar for legal reasons and not so that racers in the season could use five instead of just four engines, as was the guesswork. Ecclestone said they had only agreed on a one-year break with the organizers of the Korean race. “Organizers would have preferred to see them if they hadn’t been added to the calendar,” he said. "But we have a contract and we had to put them on the calendar. If we didn't, we could be sued. We gave them a one-year break in anticipation of them coming back," Ecclestone explained. The 2015 Korean Grand Prix race has not yet been officially confirmed, which may mean that the organizers will extend their absence from the Formula One racing calendar under a new agreement with Eccle.

Nov12014 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Ecclestone: There may only be 14 race cars at the start

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Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has warned that only 14 racers could be seen at the start next season. Teams Caterham and Marussia got into financial trouble and so the caravan was left without four race cars in just two weeks. There will be only 18 cars left at the start of the race for the US Grand Prix, and Ecclestone believes that the number could be reduced over the winter, as some teams cannot afford to compete in Formula One. "We could lose two more teams and see only 14 race cars at the start. I can't predict whether this will happen or not, but if there are 18 race cars in the race, it's not so bad yet," said Ecclestone, who believes that the caravan needs smaller teams, but only, "if they work the way they should, without begging around for money." The British, however, are still bothered by the bell

Avg52014 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Ecclestone paid 75 million for freedom

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The trial of Bernie Eccleston, accused of bribery, ended after the head of Formula One reached an agreement with the state prosecutor's office and paid 75 million euros. Ecclestone, 83, was accused of paying a $ 33 million bribe to banker Gerhard Gribkowski. The Briton said that he paid the sum to Gribkowski, who is currently serving an eight-and-a-half-year prison sentence for receiving a bribe, only after he threatened to file a false report of tax evasion with the British authorities. The Attorney General has justified the settlement by saying Ecclestone has been around for years. If no agreement was reached, the Briton could face up to ten years in prison and lose control of Formula One.

Jul292014 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Ecclestone is offering 25 million for freedom

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Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has offered 25 million euros in exchange for dropping the lawsuit against him, his lawyers say. Ecclestone, who is accused of bribery, has a very difficult time withstanding the entire trial, so he wants to end it as soon as possible. This is expected to last at least until October. The 83-year-old Briton allegedly paid a bribe of almost 2006 million euros in 33, before the sale of Formula One commercial rights to the current owners, CVC Capital Partners, an employee of the German bank BayernLB, Gerhard Gribkowsky. Gribkowsky was convicted and is currently serving a six-month prison sentence, and Ecclestone has claimed from the outset that ad is innocent and that he essentially paid a ransom because Gribkowsky allegedly blackmailed him.

Mar192014 by Nika Štremfelj51 Comments

Ecclestone: The fuel rules are ridiculous

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Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone described the fuel consumption rules as completely inconsistent with the spirit of the sport. “All the rules (on fuel consumption) seem ridiculous to me,” he said after the FIA stripped Red Bull racer Daniel Ricciard of second place from the Australian Grand Prix due to fuel irregularities. "We don't run endurance races. If something controls how much fuel you can use during a race, then it doesn't make sense for the rules to determine how much fuel you can have in the race car at the start of the race. If you use too much, you'll run out before the finish. to be so simple, isn’t it, ”Ecclestone summed up the thoughts of many viewers. The Briton reiterated that he did not like the new six-cylinder engines and reiterated that there was no need to