Bernie Ecclestone

Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone 'proud' after becoming father again at 89

Ecclestone's wife Fabiana Flosi, 44, has given birth to a baby boy and his name is Ace.
 

Jul 02, 2020, 16:25 PM IST

Current F1 Championship should be cancelled: Bernie Ecclestone

A minimum of eight races are needed for a championship season to be deemed valid and there are only 14 races left now.
 

Apr 05, 2020, 11:46 AM IST

Former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone set to become father at 89

Ecclestone's wife Fabiana Flosi is expecting a son in July.

Apr 04, 2020, 19:58 PM IST

Bernie Ecclestone urges F1 to take breakaway threat seriously

Ferrari chairman Sergio Marchionne has threatened his team could quit if F1`s American owners follow through on plans for simpler engines and a redistribution of prize money after contracts expire in 2020.

Mar 23, 2018, 10:49 AM IST

Vietnam F1 race looks likely, says Bernie Ecclestone

A Formula One race in Vietnam could be on the calendar by 2020, according to the sport`s former commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Feb 25, 2018, 17:11 PM IST

Formula One to unveil new logo in Abu Dhabi

The current logo was introduced in 1987 when former commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone, now 87, was in charge.

Nov 24, 2017, 19:40 PM IST

Vijay Mallya dismisses speculation of Force India sale

In an interview with talkSPORT radio broadcast on Friday, the flamboyant liquor and aviation tycoon said he remained in for the long haul despite his legal problems with the Indian government.

Jun 10, 2017, 10:44 AM IST

Exiled Vijay Mallya dismisses speculation of Force India sale

Mallya, being pursued by Indian authorities over unpaid loans tied to his defunct Kingfisher Airlines, was arrested in London in April and is due in court next week for an extradition hearing.

Jun 10, 2017, 00:17 AM IST

New F1 chief Chase Carey blames Bernie Ecclestone for stunting sport's growth

Carey succeeded Ecclestone in January after Liberty Media's $8.3 billion takeover of F1.

May 04, 2017, 21:37 PM IST

Sepang boss slams Bernie Ecclestone, says former F1 supremo made them 'look like idiots'

This year will witness the last Malaysian Grand Prix for the foreseeable future, with the race disappearing from the calendar a year earlier than planned after a combination of low attendances and high fees.

Apr 28, 2017, 22:46 PM IST

Formula One: Lewis Hamilton warns 'Outdated F1 not winning', demands new owners modernise sport

Hamilton said on Wednesday that technical changes caused by wider, bigger and faster cars could actually decrease rather than increase the amount of overtaking that Formula One fans so enjoy.

Feb 23, 2017, 14:37 PM IST

End of an era: 86-year-old Bernie Ecclestone replaced as Formula One chief by Chase Carey

Liberty Media president and CEO Greg Maffei said Carey, 62, would lead the business from now on and thanked Ecclestone for his "tremendous success" in transforming Formula One into a $1 billion business.

Jan 24, 2017, 09:21 AM IST

Monza secures new 3-year-deal to host Italian Grand Prix

The Italian Grand Prix was first held at Monza in 1921 and is the oldest race on the calendar.

Nov 29, 2016, 23:11 PM IST

Negotiations are ongoing on with Singapore for long-term deal: Bernie Ecclestone

Ecclestone has described Formula One`s first night race, which started in 2008 and snakes past Singapore landmarks, as a "crown jewel" of the sport.

Nov 22, 2016, 15:55 PM IST

Bernie Ecclestone says Singapore wants to drop F1 race: Report

Ticket sales have dropped in Malaysia as well, with TV viewership the lowest this year. Authorities and organisers of the Kuala Lumpur Grand Prix are considering halting the race after the contract ends in 2018.

Nov 21, 2016, 13:53 PM IST

Nico Rosberg one win away from his first Formula One Championship title

Last year, Hamilton had already won the title and his focus was elsewhere. This time he comes on the back of two successive wins and, like Rosberg, seeking a hat-trick.

Nov 09, 2016, 18:00 PM IST

Nico Rosberg shrugs off Bernie Ecclestone`s 'bad for business' jibe

Nico Rosberg shrugged off Formula One ringmaster Bernie Ecclestone`s reported comment that a world title for the German would be "bad for business", preferring instead to focus on capturing the Mexican Grand Prix on Sunday.

Oct 27, 2016, 23:25 PM IST

Bernie Ecclestone endorses move to build walls on racetrack corners in a bid to increase risk factor

Ecclestone said Formula One`s street races in Baku, Monaco and Singapore, with walls and metal fences, concentrated the minds and the racing was still good.

Oct 27, 2016, 10:24 AM IST

F1 calendar leaves doubts over Germany, Canada and Brazil

Germany remains uncertain due to Hockenheim`s stated reluctance to host a grand prix other than in alternate years.

Sep 29, 2016, 08:31 AM IST

Supremo Bernie Ecclestone warns he could quit Formula One

Ecclestone was equivocal when asked whether he had been engaged for another years, answering: "Let`s see, let`s see..

Sep 18, 2016, 19:42 PM IST