Lewis Hamilton told the world not to listen to “old voices” like Bernie Ecclestone. Unfortunately for him, Felipe Massa has done just that.
Bernie Ecclestone articles archive
Ecclestone avoids prison as he pleads guilty to fraud and agrees to pay £653m
Formula 1
Posted onFormer Formula 1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone has pleaded guilty to a charge of fraud over a £400 million trust held in Singapore.
Massa’s bid to overturn 2008 championship result instigated by Ecclestone – Fittipaldi
2008 F1 season
Posted onEmerson Fittipaldi believes Felipe Massa’s bid to overturn his 2008 world championship defeat were instigated by former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone.
“Lucky!”: Official Bernie Ecclestone documentary reviewed
Reviews
Posted onFormula 1 fans who enjoyed ‘Senna’ will find more of interest in ‘Lucky!’ even if former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone is a less sympathetic subject.
Why the creator of ‘Senna’ calls his new Ecclestone series ‘much more challenging’
Interview
Posted on“He can be controversial but I’ve never quite worked out why”: Manish Pandey explains his new documentary on former F1 impresario Bernie Ecclestone.
Ecclestone faces fraud charge on assets ‘worth over £400 million’
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe Crown Prosecution Service in the United Kingdom says it has authorised bringing a charge of “fraud by false representation” against former Formula 1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone.
Ecclestone apologises for expressing support for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormer Formula 1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone has apologised for comments he made last week supporting Russian president Vladimir Putin’s decision to send troops into Ukraine.
Hamilton: Stop sharing views of ‘old voices’ like Ecclestone, Piquet and Stewart
2022 British Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton has claimed the views of some older Formula 1 figures should not be shared when they promote discrimination.
F1 criticises Ecclestone as he defends Piquet’s Hamilton comments and Putin’s war
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 has said comments made by the series’ former CEO Bernie Ecclestone “are in very stark contrast to position of the modern values of our sport.”
Ecclestone ‘arrested after gun found in luggage’
2022 F1 season
Posted onBernie Ecclestone was arrested, and later released on bail, after a gun was found in his luggage when he attempted to board a flight in Brazil.
Why Liberty believe Ecclestone’s ‘old rich white guy’ economic model was holding F1 back
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 is enjoying rapid growth in popularity because it has moved away from an economic model which targeted older, wealthier fans, according to the president of its owner, Liberty Media.
Five years since Ecclestone’s exit, how Liberty changed the F1 world he crafted
News focus
Posted onIt’s been five years since long-time FOM chief Bernie Ecclestone was relieved of his post by Liberty Media. How has F1 changed in that time?
Ecclestone criticises Hamilton and Wolff over FIA championship awards absence
2021 F1 Season
Posted onFormer Formula 1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone criticised Lewis Hamilton and Toto Wolff for refusing to attend yesterday’s FIA prizegiving ceremony.
I would have insisted Belgian GP start went ahead – Ecclestone
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: I would have insisted Belgian GP start went ahead – Ecclestone • Mercedes kart star moves to cars • Grosjean tipped for Andretti move • Ilott teases announcement
Eight-part Ecclestone documentary series coming from Senna producer
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the RaceFans Round-up: Eight-part Ecclestone documentary series coming from Senna producer • VeeKay returns at Mid-Ohio • McLaren SP want third full-time IndyCar next year
Ecclestone’s fondest memories – and one regret – of ‘brother’ Mosley
F1 history
Posted onBernie Ecclestone recalls his fondest memories of Max Mosley, the long-standing ally he came to regard as like a brother, and his one regret.
Will Liberty turn to streaming to replace Ecclestone’s record £1.1 billion Sky F1 deal?
RacingLines
Posted onAs streaming services like Amazon snap up live sports rights, is this how Liberty can improve on the most valuable F1 deal Bernie Ecclestone ever signed?
Williams: Ecclestone not involved in sale of team
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams deputy team principal Claire Williams dismissed speculation Bernie Ecclestone was involved in the team’s sale to new owners Dorilton.
Who is F1’s most powerful figure in the post-Ecclestone era?
RacingLines
Posted onIs the most powerful person in Formula 1 today a team boss, a car manufacturer, an administrator – or a driver? Dieter Rencken considers where true power lies in the post-Bernie Ecclestone era.
Ecclestone criticises Carey’s donation to F1’s diversity initiative
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ecclestone criticises Carey’s donation to ‘#WeRaceAsOne’ • Italian pay-TV channel extends F1 broadcasting deal • Hamilton says he ‘could’ve won more titles’