Reports indicate Bernie Ecclestone's reign over formula one is once again under threat. This year, the sport's long-standing 'supremo' survived the Gerhard Gribkowsky corruption affair. But reports in the Financial Times (FT), The Times and by the Sky broadcaster this week claim that Paul Walsh is being lined up as chairman of the F1 board. It is a move that could reportedly "signal the beginning of the end of Bernie Ecclestone's control" of the sport. "A board meeting is being scheduled for early next week to discuss Mr Walsh replacing Nestle chairman Peter Brabeck, who has been F1 board chairman for two years, according to people with knowledge of the situation," wrote...
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