Ecclestone urges Briatore to appeal life F/1 ban Sep 26, 2009
Bernie Ecclestone urges Flavio Briatore to appeal life ban - Racing - SI.com ... SINGAPORE (AP) -- Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone urged Renault team principal Flavio Briatore to appeal his life ban from Formula One for organizing Nelson Piquet Jr.'s crash at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Briatore says he has been betrayed and vows to fight back Sep 26, 2009
The sports commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone, Briatores friend and business partner, has said the life ban is too harsh as has Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo. Media reports have said Briatore will appeal to the FIA or take his case to the civil courts. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Life ban on Briatore too harsh, says Ecclestone Sep 25, 2009
FLAVIO Briatores life ban for race fixing was too harsh and the former Renault team boss should appeal to Formula Ones governing body, the sports commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said yesterday. The Briton said the departure of the flamboyant Italian, banished this week by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) for his role in Nelson Piquets deliberate crash at last years Singapore Grand Prix, was a loss to the sport. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Briatore devastated by ban, may sue FIA: Reports Sep 23, 2009
Briatore, a business partner of Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone and leading figure in the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA), did not attend Monday's Paris hearing. He is banned from all F1 activities meaning he can no longer manage Piquet, Alonso and other drivers such as Red Bull's Australian Mark Webber. (India Times, India)
S. Korea and Canada added to calendar Sep 23, 2009
F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has said Silverstone will host it if Donington Park is not ready. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Briatore's future under threat over F1 "crashgate" Sep 22, 2009
Briatore is part-owner of Queens Park Rangers with Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone and steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal. The Football League requires every club owner to pass a "fit and proper person" test and one of its rules says nobody can own a football club if they are banned from a sport's governing body. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Briatore's future as English football club co-owner under threat Sep 22, 2009
Briatore is co-owner of QPR, which plays in the second-tier League Championship, along with F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone and Indian steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal. Briatore is also chairman of the holding company that owns the club and a director on the board. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
MOTORSPORTS Girard's Bonnell takes 9th at Canadian Sprint Races Sep 21, 2009
Bernie Ecclestone, the sport's commercial rights-holder, wants the French-owned team to stay in F1. Renault did not contest the charges and split with the team's principal, Flavio Briatore, and engineering executive director, Pat Symonds. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Renault hearing under way in Paris Sep 21, 2009
"What they did was very serious. There can be no excuse, but they have acted quickly to get rid of the culprits, and that must be borne in mind," Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone said as he arrived at the FIA headquarters. FIA president Max Mosley refused to comment when he arrived. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Renault awaits fate in Piquet. Jr crash scandal Sep 21, 2009
Bernie Ecclestone, the sport's commercial rights-holder, is keen for the French-owned team to stay in F1. Renault did not contest the charges and split with the team's principal Flavio Briatore, and engineering executive director Pat Symonds. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Crashgate is tip of iceberg, Ari Vatanen says Sep 21, 2009
The Finn told the paper that the WMSC is not the right body to hear the Renault case as members of the board like Formula One rights holder Bernie Ecclestone have vested interests. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Flamboyant F1 boss falls from grace Sep 18, 2009
Now that he has spare time on his hands, Briatore will at least have the consolation of being able to attend more games at Loftus Road in his capacity as part owner with Bernie Ecclestone of English soccer club Queens Park Rangers. This story has been viewed 199 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Briatore says he quit to save Renault Sep 18, 2009
FILE - In this July 26, 2009 photo, Bernie Ecclestone, left, president and CEO of the Formula One managment, talks to Renault team principal Flavio Briatore at the Hungaroring circuit near Budapest, Hungary. Renault says managing director Flavio Briatore and engineering chief executive Pat Symonds are leaving the Formula One team, and that it will not dispute charges that Nelson Piquet Jr. was ordered to crash in a race. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
What now for Renault? Sep 18, 2009
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Motor Racing: We'll survive Renault fall-out, says F1 boss Sep 18, 2009
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Briatore out at Renault, team not disputing charge Sep 17, 2009
" Piquet Jr., who was fired by Renault last month after 1; seasons with the team, crashed on the 13th lap of last year's race. Alonso secured an unlikely victory as other cars came in to refuel while the Spanish driver had enough fuel to move ahead of the field. Governing body FIA began investigating last month, and offered Piquet Jr. immunity against prosecution in return for his testimony. Data showed Piquet Jr. accelerating into the crash, rather than braking. Last week, Briatore denied any... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Renault start proceedings against Piquet Sep 12, 2009
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone recently warned "there is going to be a lot of trouble" if the allegations are found to be true. The FIA proved with the spygate saga only circumstantial evidence is required for them to impose strict penalties. (CNN -- International)
Force India is not the only F1 option: Chandhok Sep 11, 2009
The issue got blown out of proportion after Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone commented that Karun missed out on a drive with Force India when the Indian team picked Italian driver Vitantonio Liuzzi for the rest of the 2009 season. "The entire issue has got too dramatised. I have been discussing the issue with Karun Chandhok and have already agreed to put him in the driver simulator to see how he handles the F1 car," Mallya told the agency. (India Times, India)
* F1: Renault summoned to deliberate crash allegations hearing Sep 6, 2009
F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone said earlier this week that both Renault and Piquet Jr would be in serious trouble if the investigation uncovered any type of race-fixing activity. He said the negative publicity might lead Renault to pull out of the sport, following the departures of manufacturers Honda and BMW Sauber. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Renault to face charges of fixing last years Singapore Grand Prix Sep 5, 2009
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has already warned the allegations could prompt Renault to walk away from the sport. Renault, whose team boss Flavio Briatore co-owns English soccer club Queens Park Rangers with Ecclestone, have made no comment on the allegations. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Renault facing F1 race-fixing allegations Sep 5, 2009
Renault facing an extraordinary meeting of the FIA World Motor Sport Council. An allegation of race-fixing surrounds last season's Singapore F1 Grand Prix. (CNN -- International)
Ecclestone worried Renault may leave Formula 1 Sep 2, 2009
Bernie Ecclestone worried Renault may pull out of F1 - Racing - SI.com ... LONDON (AP) -- Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone is worried Renault may pull out of the sport following accusations the team ordered a crash to help Fernando Alonso win a race. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
* F1: Formula 1 must change: Briatore Aug 27, 2009
A marketing guru, Briatore goes beyond sport and his fame reaches out into the realms of finance, social life and show business, and that is precisely what he wants for Formula 1, in which he is one of the candidates to succeed supremo Bernie Ecclestone. Briatore is not an engineer and he is fighting with technicians to have the great circus of Formula 1 move away from diffusers, clutches and aerodynamics and to get, instead, more talk of drivers, lifestyles, celebrities and other forms of... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Red Bull F1 extends Vettel's contract through '11 Aug 22, 2009
Earlier this year, F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone said he was sure Vettel would move to Ferrari. Ferrari's current drivers, Kimi Raikkonen and Felipe Massa, are both under contract to the end of 2010, though Raikkonen has begun dabbling in top-level rally driving and Massa is recovering from a life-threatening crash at the Hungarian Grand Prix. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
No. 1 Safina ousted from Rogers Cup Aug 20, 2009
Governing body FIA said the drivers' title will remain decided by total points rather than number of victories as F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone had proposed before the start of the season. Burnley finally beats Man U. (News & Observer -- Sports)
No budget cap for F1 Aug 20, 2009
Governing body FIA said the drivers title will remain decided by total points rather than number of victories as F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone had proposed before the start of the current championship. FIA also made a slight change to qualifying to accommodate the six new cars that are expected on the starting grid from next season, raised the minimum weight of cars, and allowed teams to continue using tire warmers. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Massa praises hospital Aug 19, 2009
Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone also expressed his gratitude for the "super hospital" in an email, remarking that "if I have an accident, I want to be taken to AEK.". Massa suffered severe head injuries when he was struck at around 250 km/h by a spring that flew off compatriot Rubens Barrichello's Brawn car during qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 25. (iAfrica.com)
* Sports Briefs Aug 15, 2009
His comments came after F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone recently told a European motor sport magazine that cars would be whizzing around the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal next year. Tremblay said the agreement respected the principles established by city, state and federal governments, notably that they would not only finance the event but would also share in the revenues. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Aug 7, 2009
Male seahorses are the ocean's equivalent of Bernie Ecclestone or Rod Stewart as they chase after the tallest females in order to mate. A Chinese bride's bid for the record books with her wedding wearing a 1. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Ecclestone: F1 drivers in for a driving lesson from Schu Aug 6, 2009
LONDON: Seven-times world champion Michael Schumachers return to Ferrari will be an education for some Formula One rivals, Bernie Ecclestone said on Tuesday. I think hes going to give one or two of them a driving lesson, the F1 supremo told a news conference. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Canada back on course, India on hold Aug 6, 2009
BERLIN: Formula One surpremo Bernie Ecclestone insists Canada will host a Grand Prix in 2010 despite the event being missed off this years calendar, whereas he feels it is too early for a race in India. We will return to Canada in 2010 I know everyone connected with Formula One loves this Grand Prix, Ecclestone told German magazine Motorsport aktuell in comments published on Tuesday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Beyonce to headline first F1 gig Aug 5, 2009
Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone said: "It's exciting. It's something we've been talking about doing for an awful long time.". Tickets for the show at Fort Canning Park go on sale on Wednesday. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Ecclestone vows to end F1 feud this week Jul 15, 2009
NURBURGRING (Germany): Com-mercial ringmaster Bernie Ecclestone said on Monday that he expected to have resolved Formula One s prolonged problems over the future this week. And, he added, that though fellow-Briton Max Mosley would step down from his post as president of the sport s ruling body, the International Motoring Federation (FIA), later this year, he will remain in his job. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
> Ponting slams England Jul 14, 2009
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Motor Racing: Ecclestone vows to end F1 feud this week Jul 14, 2009
com website: "Bernie Ecclestone will remain in post. There's no question of moving him into an honorary position or upstairs. There has never been any doubt about that. "There have been no meetings to discuss it. Bernie knows me well enough to know his position is not under threat. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Ecclestone expects Mosley to step down as FIA head Jul 12, 2009
FORMULA One supremo Bernie Ecclestone expects Max Mosley to stand down as head of the sport s governing body in October. Mosley, who survived calls for his resignation last year after a sado-masochistic sex scandal, said last month that he would stand down rather than seek a fifth term in office as International Automobile Federation (FIA) president. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Prince Charles: Just 96 months to save world... Jul 11, 2009
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Grand Prix debacle: 'deal in sight' Jul 10, 2009
Mr Walker has been in London for the past two days talking to the sport's top powerbroker, Bernie Ecclestone, as the row between FIA and the teams escalated. The eight leading teams walked out of a meeting before the German Grand Prix when they were told they would have no input on proposed cost-cutting. (The Age, Australia)
'Ferrari or bust' Jul 10, 2009
Mr Walker has been in London for the past two days talking to the sport's other powerbroker, Bernie Ecclestone, as the row between FIA and the teams escalated ... "The sport needs fresh and dynamic leadership more than ever before to lead F1 into a new era of motor racing. Bernie Ecclestone is absolutely trying to be a peacemaker, but if the most successful automotive companies in the world will not agree to the rules laid down by the FIA then that will be the end of it.". (The Age, Australia)
* Ecclestone apologizes for Hitler comments Jul 9, 2009
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone apologized twice on Tuesday for praising Adolf Hitlers ability to get things done, comments which prompted a German Jewish group to call for a boycott of the motor sport. Ecclestone, 78, made the remarks in an interview published in the Times on Saturday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
The New McCarthyism Jul 9, 2009
Bernie Ecclestone faces an astonishing uproar after he said that Hitler managed to "get things done." ... Ten years on, the latest recipient of the 'Hoddle treatment' is Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone. (The American Conservative)
ODDBALL ITEMS: A Ruthian farewell for Jackson and more Jul 9, 2009
Bernie Ecclestone's preference for strong leaders will soon enable him to open a shoe store in his pie hole ... Lately, Formula One poobah Bernie Ecclestone you can never say in jest or in an even remotely positive sense. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
F1 boss says Hitler comment was misunderstood Jul 8, 2009
F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone calls Hitler comment 'misunderstanding' - Racing - SI.com ... LONDON (AP) -- Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone dismissed calls for his resignation Monday in the wake of his praise for Adolf Hitler. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
F1 boss says he wont resign over Hitler flap Jul 7, 2009
"Many of my closest friends are Jews," Bernie Ecclestone said in a German newspaper ... BERLIN - Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone dismissed calls for his resignation Monday in the wake of his praise for Adolf Hitler. (MSNBC -- Sports)
F1 Boss Ecclestone Insists He Won't Resign Jul 7, 2009
Washington - Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone insists he will not resign because of his comments praising Adolf Hitler's leadership. In an interview with The Associated Press on Monday, Ecclestone defended his weekend comments that Hitler "got things done." Ecclestone, F1's commercial rights holder, dismissed calls from the World Jewish Congress that he resign. (ABC 7 News, DC)
> 'Hitler got things done' Jul 7, 2009
Formula One commercial rights holder, Bernie Ecclestone, on Saturday stoked up controversy by praising Adolf Hitler for being a man who "was able to get things done". In an interview with 'The Times' newspaper, Ecclestone praised strong leadership and said that he preferred totalitarian regimes to democracies. (iAfrica.com)
Ecclestone says he won't resign over Hitler remarks Jul 7, 2009
BERLIN (AP) Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone dismissed calls for his resignation Monday in the wake of his praise for Adolf Hitler. Ecclestone, F1's commercial rights holder, has come under fire from Jewish groups and British politicians after an interview published Saturday in The Times of London during which he said democracy wasn't effective and singled out Hitler as a strong leader. (USA Today -- Sports)
Bernie hails Hitler Jul 6, 2009
LONDON: Formula One commercial rights holder, Bernie Ecclestone, on Saturday stoked up controversy by praising Adolf Hitler for being a man who was able to get things done. In an interview with The Times newspaper, Ecclestone praised strong leadership and said that he preferred totalitarian regimes to democracies. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Jewish group calls for Formula 1 chief to resign Jul 6, 2009
Bernie Ecclestone said democracy "hasn't done a lot of good for many countries." ... NEW YORK - The World Jewish Congress is calling for Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone to resign after he was quoted as saying that Adolf Hitler "got things done.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hitler 'got things done', F1 boss says Jul 6, 2009
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has described Adolf Hitler as a leader able to"get things done" in a discussion about dictators during an interview with The Times newspaper. Asked to comment on accusations that world motorsport chief Max Mosley behaved like a dictator, Ecclestone went on to speak about Hitler, former Iraq dictator Saddam Hussein - whom he said should have stayed in power - and the Taliban. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Busch needs IV after Grand Am race Jul 5, 2009
Representatives of the race organizing committee said they have received a formal invitation to the German Grand Prix on July 12 at the Nuerburgring, where they were to meet with F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone. Comments. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Auto Racing Notebook: Briscoe wins IRL top spot at Glen Jul 5, 2009
Series boss Bernie Ecclestone faced criticism from politicians and Jewish groups after being quoted as saying that Adolf Hitler "got things done.". In an interview with London's The Times newspaper, Ecclestone expressed a preference for "strong leaders," citing former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Max Mosley, outgoing head of Formula One's governing body, as examples. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Mosley submits Jun 26, 2009
Teams backed by big carmakers such as Toyota, Mercedes, BMW, Ferrari (part of Fiat) and Renault had grown frustrated at the autocratic way the sport was being governed by Mr Mosley and Bernie Ecclestone, two British racing veterans who have kept a tight grip on the rule-book and purse-strings of F1 for around 30 years. Firms founded by Mr Ecclestone control the sport s commercial affairs, including the lucrative sale of rights to stage races and to broadcast them. (The Economist)
Teams come back to F1 fold after Mosley hits road Jun 26, 2009
The endgame to what has been a tortuous saga was played out in a series of meetings over two days between Mosley, commercial-rights holder Bernie Ecclestone and Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo, representing the Formula One Teams Association. The three spent more than three hours in Mosley's offices in Place de la Concorde on Wednesday before presenting their compromise to the assembled World Motor Sport Council for ratification. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
F1 split called off Jun 25, 2009
Formula One commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone declared he was "very happy common sense has prevailed.". The accord followed a meeting of 120 members of the FIA and came in the wake of weeks of bitter rowing between the two bodies which centred on proposed tough spending limits from next season. (iAfrica.com)
F1 reaches compromise; Mosley to step down Jun 25, 2009
FIA president Max Mosley, right, and Bernie Ecclestone, F1's commercial rights holder, address the media during a meeting in Paris ... "We're very happy that common sense has prevailed as I always believed it would because the alternative was not good at all," said Bernie Ecclestone, F1's commercial rights holder. (USA Today -- Sports)
No F1 split as Mosley departs Jun 25, 2009
Formula One commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone was thrilled with the outcome. "I'm obviously very, very happy that common sense has prevailed," he said. (Xinhuanet, China)
F1 crisis ends Jun 25, 2009
Let there be peace: Bernie Ecclestone (left), Max Mosley (centre) and Luca di Montezemolo getting ready for their meeting in Paris ... Formula One commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone was thrilled with the outcome. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Mosley to step down after deal to prevent F1 split Jun 25, 2009
"We're very happy that common sense has prevailed as I always believed it would because the alternative was not good at all,'' said Bernie Ecclestone, F1's commercial rights holder. "Everything is in good shape. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
I will not let Formula One collapse, says Ecclestone Jun 23, 2009
LONDON: Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said yesterday he was not prepared to see the sport collapse in the face of the breakaway movement from eight F1 teams. I have given 35 years of my life and more to F1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Vettel wins British GP in Red Bull one-two Jun 22, 2009
Donington Park is due to host the British Grand Prix next year, although Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has said it will return to Silverstone if that circuit is not ready. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Track changes Jun 20, 2009
The threat is a potentially expensive headache for Bernie Ecclestone ... These companies are run by Bernie Ecclestone and are majority owned by private equity group CVC Capital Partners. (BBC News -- Business)
F1 to sue group over plans for rival series Jun 20, 2009
" FOTA criticized the FIA's "uncompromising" stance and attempts, along with the commercial rights holder Formula One Management headed by Bernie Ecclestone, to divide its member teams. Fry said that because Brawn is a smaller team, scaling back to comply with the FIA restrictions wouldn't have been a problem. But he wanted to keep the new team aligned with the sport's leading entrants in FOTA. "We want to compete against the best in the business," said Fry, whose Brawn team emerged from the... (FindLaw News)
F1 teams in breakaway series threat Jun 20, 2009
But money and development problems have left the project in limbo, and F1 commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone has said that there was no way he would return to Silverstone after this weekend. Defending champion Hamilton, of McLaren Mercedes, said: "We just want to show our support and show the importance of the British Grand Prix. "I think perhaps people look at the British Grand Prix and perhaps don't realise what it would be like without it - I think we should all step back and realise what... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Motor Racing: FIA to start legal action against breakaway teams Jun 20, 2009
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