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In Bad Taste: Ecclestone calls Senna's death "good for F1"

Believe it or not, nobody has put a muzzle on Bernie Ecclestone yet. After having publicly praised the likes of Adolf Hitler and Saddam Hussein, the Formula One chief has made headlines once again by characterizing the death of Ayrton Senna as "good for F1." Clarifying his comments, Ecclestone noted that while it was "unfortunate" to have lost the three-time world champion widely remembered as history's greatest driver, the publicity his death generated ultimately helped the sport attract new followers. As if the remarks couldn't have ... Read more →

REPORT: Bernie wants F1 in NYC, 0-60 already has the plans Chris Paukert

Formula One impresario Bernie Ecclestone has made no secret of his desire to see his series make a stop in the Big Apple – Manhattan, in point of fact. To that end, our friends at 0-60 ...

REPORT: Suzuka secures future of Japanese Grand Prix for three years Noah Joseph

At the risk of sounding like the end of a cheesy kung-fu movie, the future of the Japanese Grand Prix is safe...for now. After Toyota confirmed it could no longer host the race at its Fuji Speedway, ...

REPORT: Ecclestone cuts rates to bring Grand Prix back to Montreal Noah Joseph

This year was the first in Formula One history that had absolutely no presence in North America. But that could change for next year if the latest reports from Canada are any indication, as insiders ...

REPORT: Ecclestone backing breakaway GP1 series? Jonathon Ramsey

Bernie Ecclestone didn't get to be a billionaire by waiting for things to come his way. With the threat of a breakaway series seemingly very real once again, the man credited with making Formula 1 ...

FOLLOWUP: Ecclestone fans flames again, reportedly blames Jews for banking crisis 4 months ago on Autoblog

After attempting to clarify and apologize for his recent and controversial professed admiration for Adolf Hitler's ability to "get things done," F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has reportedly added fuel to the fire by blaming "the Jews" for failing to address the worldwide banking crisis. Ecclestone ...

REPORT: F1's Ecclestone ripped for Hitler comments 4 months ago on Autoblog

For such a distinguished and high profile institution, Formula One looks more and more like some sort of pro wrestling outfit by the day – and much of that circus-like atmosphere can be traced to the sport's leadership. The latest development in the series is Bernie Ecclestone's Marge ...

That didn't take long, either: FIA reportedly drops lawsuit against FOTA, wants to talk 4 months ago on Autoblog

Take a poll anywhere outside of Max Mosley's or Bernie Ecclestone's motor homes and you'll probably find a preponderance of F1 fans rooting for the Formula One Teams Association. When the FOTA announced a breakaway series for 2010, it took just about 12 hours for the FIA to uncork its laywers. Just ...

That didn't take long: FIA sues the FOTA over breakaway series 4 months ago on Autoblog

Barely a half a day has passed since the FOTA announced it start a breakaway championship, and as predicted, the FIA has announced it's suing the rebel teams. The FIA's sternest words were aimed at Ferrari, saying "The actions of FOTA as a whole, and Ferrari in particular, amount to serious ...

BREAKING: Formula 1 Teams Association announces breakaway series for 2010 4 months ago on Autoblog

It's official: F1 is broken. At least, with the FOTA's announcement it will create a rival championship, it appears that F1 as we have known it is all but broken. Max Mosley and the FIA have gone back and forth with the FOTA for months, with neither side able to agree on a compromise and both sides ...

FIA introduces two-tier cost structure and winner-take-all F1 Championship in 2010 6 months ago on Autoblog

It is unclear whether reality show impresario Mark Burnett is actually the one running Formula 1, but the political goings-on of the series continue to overshadow what happens on the track. The FIA recently published the 2010 regulations with some novel inclusions: a winner-take-all system for ...

Rumormill: Montreal GP could be back as soon as this year 7 months ago on Autoblog

Abu Dhabi is scheduled to hold its first ever Formula 1 Grand Prix on November 11 of this year. Due to tight capital, though, it is being reported that the event's organizers are behind on the building schedule for the race track and new support hotels. If that race gets replaced, rumor has it that ...

Even NASCAR drivers apparently don't like new F1 scoring system 7 months ago on Autoblog

The winner-take-all points system hastily introduced and then hastily rescinded for this year's Formula 1 season truly has no friends outside of Bernie Ecclestone. NASCAR drivers commenting to Fox Sports on the proposed system have trashed it: Carl Edwards, playing the role of NASCAR's Felipe ...

REPORT: F1 scraps new winner-take-all format after teams protest 7 months ago on Autoblog

As if there could be any more drama before the 2009 F1 season begins, the recently (and hastily) implemented change to the points system has now been thrown out. This year's "winner take all" format was a variation on the gold medal system Bernie Ecclestone proposed last year that was likewise ...

Jackie Stewart says it's time for Mosley and Ecclestone to step down 9 months ago on Autoblog

Former Formula One World Champion Jackie Stewart believes that no one in the sport's paddock will dare to speak out against Max Mosley and Bernie Ecclestone, so he's tasked himself with the honor. Suggesting that F1 is essentially run by a cabal consisting of two men, Stewart says that Max and ...

F1 President Max Mosley postponing retirement plans? 10 months ago on Autoblog

Max Mosley has been head of the FIA for 15 years. Earlier this year, he pledged that when his term ends next year, he would step down – and that was before the infamous sex scandal. Yet even after the turpitude, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone – whose Christmas card brought the ...

Bernie Ecclestone wishes you a Merry Christmas... at Max Mosley's expense 10 months ago on Autoblog

Formula One impresario Bernie Ecclestone's Christmas tradition is to send a mischievous card to friends. The past few years he probably hasn't had to work too hard to come up with something -- in fact, it's probably taken more time to figure out which particular F1 shenanigan he wanted to portray. ...

Ferrari and Ecclestone at odds on how Formula 1 should be run 10 months ago on Autoblog

Anyone who's watched the trials and tribulations of Formula 1 over the last few years knows that Bernie Ecclestone usually keeps to himself. But if you provoke him, he'll always say exactly what he thinks -- and it's usually more than you'd hoped for. That appears to have happened yet again after ...

The F1 Olympics: Bernie wants to scrap points, use a medal system in 2009 11 months ago on Autoblog

The points system used by Formula 1 has been the subject of debate for years. When the system was expanded after 2002 and began offering points up to eighth position, people thought that would create more suspense since Michael Schumacher was running off with the trophies every year. It didn't ...

Show Me The Money: Attempts to rescue Canadian GP failed 11 months ago on Autoblog

Organizers, fans and media alike were shocked when the news broke that Formula One Management and the FIA had canceled the perennial Canadian Grand Prix, but the prospect remained open for local officials to renegotiate the contract. We're disappointed to report, however, that those prospects have ...

FIA wants standard engine for F1 in 2010 1 year ago on Autoblog

Citing the ridiculously spiraling costs associated with engine development, the FIA sent out a statement seeking drivetrain suppliers for every Formula 1 team starting in 2010, meaning that the same engine/trans combo would be fitted to every car on the grid. The company that gets the contract ...

Owners refute rumors of firing Ecclestone and selling F1 1 year ago on Autoblog

Rumors have been circulating that CVC, the commercial rights holders to Formula One, have considered selling the series. But before that could happen, they would have to give Bernie Ecclestone the boot. The reports were fueled by comments made by Max Mosley, the embattled president of the FIA, who ...

Eccelstone calls for Mosley to step down 1 year ago on Autoblog

Bernie Ecclestone, the billionaire brain behind the commercial side of Formula 1, has for the first time publicly called for Max Mosley's resignation. When the Mosley scandal broke, Ecclestone, who has known Mosley for 40 years, did not take a stand on Mosley's resignation. All Ecclestone would say ...

Ecclestone to Mosley: don't come to Bahrain 1 year ago on Autoblog

Despite Bernie Ecclestone's initial support of his colleague Max Mosley, Ecclestone is now publicly urging the embattled FIA president to cancel his planned trip to Bahrain to oversee the grand prix there this coming weekend. The humiliation which Mosley apparently pursued in a disturbing sexual ...

A1GP boss: Ecclestone helped broker deal with Ferrari 1 year ago on Autoblog

When the A1GP World Cup of Motorsports started back in 2005, some saw it as a challenger to Formula One. But while the nation-based formula was creative, it stood little chance of posing any serious competition to F1 with all its decades of history, billions of dollars and millions of fans ...

Bernie Ecclestone to make even more money selling his car collection 2 years ago on Autoblog

On October 31st in Battersea Park, London, RM Auctions will be selling 50 cars from the private collection of Bernie Ecclestone at the Automobiles of London auction. What kind of cars does the notoriously particular F1 supremo collect: among the lot are a 1933 Marmon Sixteen Victoria Coupe, 1950 ...

Bernie Ecclestone loves Turkey! Buys Turkish GP track 2 years ago on Autoblog

Formula One Czar boss, Bernie Ecclestone is apparently a "big, big" fan of bikes, and partnered with his place in the F1 hierarchy, decided to purchase a controlling stake in Turkey's Istanbul Park. Supposedly paying close to $180 million for an interest in the circuit, this recent acquisition ...

Ka-ching! Formula 1 profits rise 3 years ago on Autoblog

The commercial arm of Formula 1, Formula One Administration, reported its 2005 financials this week, and let's just say 2005 was a very good year, with FOA racking up pre-tax profits of $435 million on revenues of $787 million. Excluding a $93 million one-time payment, 2004's profits were a mere ...

2007 U.S. Grand Prix gets the green flag 3 years ago on Autoblog

Formula 1 is returning to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2007. A one-year extension to the current deal with Formula One Management was signed Thursday by the Speedway's CEO, Tony George (shown at this year's GP at right). The current contract between the Speedway and Bernie Ecclestone's FOM ...






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