News Details
Ecclestone denies saying F1 is cr*p product
As the hybrid Formula 1 power units buzzed on track, Bernie Ecclestone's 'crap' comment echoed around the paddock of the Red Bull Ring. 'That's a good sales strategy,' Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff said ironically, when told that the sport's supremo had used the four-letter word to denounce formula one. But even Ecclestone was surprised when told that he had described the increasingly out-of-favour pinnacle of motor sport as a 'crap product'. 'Really? I don't know who said that. Bad quote,' the 84-year-old told reporters in Austria. Actually, Ecclestone had uttered the words recently to the respected AFP news agency, but he was clearly referring only to the quiet, expensive and unreliable...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Wolff: The battle is far from over
Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff has warned his team that 'there is...
11y ago from PlanetF1.com
Mercedes ‘not comfortable’ in 2015 – Wolff
Toto Wolff insists Mercedes must not feel 'comfortable' heading into the...
11y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Haas’ Ferrari alliance ‘very clever’ says Wolff
Toto Wolff has hailed as 'clever' the approach to formula one being taken...
11y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Wolff: The battle is far from over
Team boss Toto Wolff continues to insists Mercedes must not feel...
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marco Bezzecchi admits to 'difficult situation' after...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Marco Bezzecchi banned from Czech GP for hitting...
No description available...
20m ago from Motorsport.com
Pedro Acosta endured locked ride-height device from...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Lochie Hughes wins after “worst season of my life”...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Add Motorsport Week as your trusted Google source!
We thank you for choosing to read Motorsport Week for your news on...
20m ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
O’Ward fastest in stop-and-start second IndyCar...
IndyCar hit the track at Road America for a second time Saturday morning...
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Meyer Shank Racing rockets to top of Friday IndyCar...
The NTT IndyCar Series completed its first practice session of the...
21h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Vital step made towards USA return on 2027 WRC calendar
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
FIA president sets timeline to announce new WRC...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera ready to resume motorsport career...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Revised gravel tyre set for WRC debut in Greece
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
“He’s always well positioned” - Patrick Vieira...
Former Arsenal midfeilder Patick Vieira waxed lyical of Morocco midfielder...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
“They can get to the semifinal to meet England” -...
Former England striker Ian Wright has named his dark horse for the 2026...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal prepare bid for 20-G/A Liverpool target after...
Arsenal are interested in signing PSG winger Bradley Barcola during the...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
From Spain: Arsenal could sacrifice summer signing in...
Arsenal have been linked with the move for Julian Alvarez in recent...
8h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Cadillac sets ambitious F1 aim with ‘big' upgrades...
Sergio Perez teases "big" upgrades for... Read More »
50m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Sainz shocked – tells Williams to ‘go back to the...
Carlos Sainz arrived in Barcelona expecting a... Read More »
50m ago from F1i.com
Aston Martin delivers savage verdict of its F1 2026 season
Aston Martin Chief Trackside Officer Mike Krack... Read More »
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
