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Ecclestone: It's official, I am gone

Bernie Ecclestone has revealed that he has been deposed as CEO of the Formula One Group. The Briton's role in the sport after more than forty years in charge was always in doubt as Liberty Media sought to take control, and today the 86-year-old confirmed that he is no longer in charge. 'I was deposed today,' he told Germany's Auto Motor und Sport. 'I am simply gone. It's official, I am no longer the leader of the company, my position has been taken by Chase Carey. 'My new position is one of those American terms,' he added. 'I'm now like an honorary president, I don't even know what it means. 'My days in the office will be getting quieter now,' he admitted. 'Maybe I will attend a grand prix...
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