News Details
Ecclestone: I charged new circuits too much
Bernie Ecclestone admits he overcharged Formula 1's new circuits but hopes that new owners Liberty Media will right his wrongs. As F1 supremo for four decades, Ecclestone was known for driving a hard bargain with many circuits complaining about the ever-increasing costs of hosting grands prix. And the Brit has made that damning admission that he charged them too much. 'When I convinced these people to build this place and all the other places, I feel a little bit responsible,' he told reporters in Bahrain. 'I charged them too much for what we provided so I feel a bit responsible. So when they ask me things I try and help them. 'We've delivered… Nothing to do with Liberty, and it went...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Baku promoter clears the air with F1 chief
Azerbaijan Grand Prix promoter Arif Rahimov has cleared the air with...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Shanghai happier with post-Ecclestone Formula 1 era
With Liberty Media now in charge of F1, organisers of the Chinese grand...
9y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Ecclestone: I would have told Alonso wait until your...
Former Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone was seen in the Bahrain...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
'F1 will evolve in new era'
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner is hopeful grand prix weekends will...
9y ago from SkySports.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
“Too slow” Marco Bezzecchi baffled by lack of pace...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Michelin bans soft compound for MotoGP Japanese GP
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Diogo Moreira talks down Japanese GP hopes after...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Scott Dixon: "It’ll be tough for Lundgaard...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Ganassi on Lundgaard signing: “When is the last time...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar retains Independent Officiating Board...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Officiating retains leadership into second...
The Independent Officiating Board, which officiates all aspects of the...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Elfyn Evans set for “all in or nothing” approach...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Sardinia: Title wide open after double Hyundai...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Sardinia: Solberg storms to the lead to boost...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
How the FIA plans to differentiate between Rally1 and...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal, Man United and Chelsea join race for...
Several Premier League clubs are reportedly monitoring Brighton & Hove...
2d ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal and Aston Villa join race for 40 million...
Gonzalo Garcia joined Fulham during the summer transfer window from Real...
2d ago from CaughtOffside.com
Bargain £80m price tag set as Arsenal register...
Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi is reportedly valued at around £80m...
2d ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal had 65m bid rejected for Bundesliga player...
Arsenal reportedly made a serious attempt to sign Jarell Quansah during...
2d ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Amended F1 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix starting grid with all...
For the first time this year, a driver without a... Read More »
5h ago from GPFans.com
Kimi Antonelli stunned after being told his real Bahrain...
It's tricky being an F1 driver. You've got all... Read More »
7h ago from GPFans.com
Oscar Piastri claims McLaren challenge 'exposed' by...
Oscar Piastri believes the inherent weaknesses in... Read More »
4h ago from RacingNews365.com
