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Ecclestone casts doubt on New Jersey race in 2013

Ecclestone casts doubt on New Jersey race in 2013

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has cast doubt on New Jersey hosting a Grand Prix in June 2013 despite a 10-year agreement announced last year.

US Grand Prix in Austin looks doubtful, says Ecclestone

US Grand Prix in Austin looks doubtful, says Ecclestone

Rediff.com12 Nov 2011

Next year's scheduled US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, is looking doubtful, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Saturday.

F1 boss Ecclestone faces German bribery trial in late April

F1 boss Ecclestone faces German bribery trial in late April

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone will stand trial on bribery charges in Munich, according to a statement from a German court.

F1 does not need America, says Ecclestone

F1 does not need America, says Ecclestone

Rediff.com23 Jun 2006

Formula One will not subsidise any race there despite last year's fiasco at Indianapolis, according to Bernie Ecclestone.

US GP not vital to F1: Ecclestone

US GP not vital to F1: Ecclestone

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

The F1 supremo told US Grand Prix organisers that he could take the race elsewhere if he cannot agree a new deal with Indianapolis.

F1 qualifying can be changed for Bahrain: Ecclestone

F1 qualifying can be changed for Bahrain: Ecclestone

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Formula One needs to change its new qualifying format after it fell flat at Saturday's Australian season-opener and tweaks can be made before the next race in Bahrain, according to the sport's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

UK judge finds 'untruthful' Ecclestone paid bribes

UK judge finds 'untruthful' Ecclestone paid bribes

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

A British judge found on Thursday that Bernie Ecclestone had paid bribes to a German banker as part of a "corrupt agreement" linked to the 2005 sale of a stake in Formula One - an issue at the heart of Ecclestone's forthcoming bribery trial in Germany.

Only top 10 F1 teams to get prize money: Ecclestone

Only top 10 F1 teams to get prize money: Ecclestone

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Bernie Ecclestone has made clear that Formula One will pay prize money to only the top 10 teams from the end of this season.

F1 chief Ecclestone rules out being reined in

F1 chief Ecclestone rules out being reined in

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has dismissed talk of a new chairman trying to 'rein him in' and says he plans to continue running the company as if he owned it.

Ecclestone rules out Indian GP return in 2015

Ecclestone rules out Indian GP return in 2015

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

India's return to Formula One will have to wait until at least 2016, by which time a new race in Azerbaijan could also be on the calendar, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Wednesday.

F1 Pit-lane tales: Ecclestone wants more races in America

F1 Pit-lane tales: Ecclestone wants more races in America

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Speaking at last weekend's title deciding US Grand Prix in Austin, the 84-year-old Briton told reporters he hoped to add more American venues to a series that is already set for a record 21 races next year.

Why Susie Wolff is defending Ecclestone's comments on women drivers

Why Susie Wolff is defending Ecclestone's comments on women drivers

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

British racer Susie Wolff has defended Bernie Ecclestone after he doubted whether women would physically be able to drive a Formula One car fast and in any case would not be taken seriously.

Ecclestone backs radio clampdown, suggests more needed

Ecclestone backs radio clampdown, suggests more needed

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has backed a clampdown on the use of team radio to help drivers, claiming it was his idea and suggesting more restrictions should be considered.

Ecclestone accused of making `corrupt deal` to secure future as F1 chief

Ecclestone accused of making `corrupt deal` to secure future as F1 chief

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone had made a corrupt agreement in an attempt to stay in charge of the sport, according to claims by German media company Constantin Medien.

Formula One's Ecclestone charged in German bribe case

Formula One's Ecclestone charged in German bribe case

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Formula One Chief Executive Bernie Ecclestone has been indicted in Germany in a case relating to the sale of a stake in the motor racing business eight years ago, a spokesman for a Munich court said on Wednesday.

F1 to have new qualifying format this season: Ecclestone

F1 to have new qualifying format this season: Ecclestone

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Formula One will have a new qualifying format this season as part of changes that will help make the sport more exciting, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Wednesday.

F1 chief Ecclestone wins a round of legal battle over alleged bribe

F1 chief Ecclestone wins a round of legal battle over alleged bribe

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

A New York appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a $650 million lawsuit against Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone, saying he cannot be sued in the state's courts over the sale of a major stake in the motor racing business.

F1 chief Ecclestone shocked by Rosberg retirement

F1 chief Ecclestone shocked by Rosberg retirement

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

World champion Nico Rosberg's retirement announcement on Friday came as a complete surprise even to the man who knows most of Formula One's best-kept secrets, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Ecclestone rejects German firm's claims of corrupt F1 sale

Ecclestone rejects German firm's claims of corrupt F1 sale

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

A firm's claim for more than $100 million in damages from Bernie Ecclestone is far-fetched and relies on confessions from a jailed banker who is a "fantasist", a lawyer for the Formula One boss argued on Wednesday.

Find out the latest controversial thing said by F1 boss

Find out the latest controversial thing said by F1 boss

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone caused a social media storm on Tuesday when he said women racing drivers would not be taken seriously in the sport and dismissed the contribution of immigrants to Britain.

2014 Indian Formula One GP may be scrapped due to 'political' problem

2014 Indian Formula One GP may be scrapped due to 'political' problem

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The Indian Grand Prix is likely to be dropped from next year's Formula One calendar as Russia prepares for its debut, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone told Reuters.

Singapore GP set for five-year F1 contract extension

Singapore GP set for five-year F1 contract extension

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

Formula One has agreed terms with Singapore to extend the country's grand prix contract for five years after September's race, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone was quoted as saying on Wednesday.

Formula One warming up for Singapore IPO

Formula One warming up for Singapore IPO

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone has recommended Singapore as the best place to float the motor racing business, seeking to tap Asian enthusiasm for international sporting brands.

F1: Doubts over New Jersey race, Austin on track

F1: Doubts over New Jersey race, Austin on track

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Formula One CEO Bernie Ecclestone has raised doubts over whether the inaugural Grand Prix of America, to be held in New Jersey next year will go ahead.

FIA defends decision to go ahead with Bahrain GP

FIA defends decision to go ahead with Bahrain GP

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

International Automobile Federation (FIA) vice president Carlos Gracia has defended his decision to declare Bahrain a safe destination for motor racing following criticism from Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Ecclestone says Singapore wants to drop F1 race

Ecclestone says Singapore wants to drop F1 race

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Authorities and organisers of the Kuala Lumpur Grand Prix are considering halting the race after the contract ends in 2018.

It's a dog's life in Formula One

It's a dog's life in Formula One

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

A dog's life in Formula One, if your owner is Lewis Hamilton, means a VIP pass to the races and being pampered by the sport's supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

F1's successful return leaves US wanting more

F1's successful return leaves US wanting more

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Lewis Hamilton claimed the victory and Red Bull clinched the constructors title but the biggest winner at the US Grand Prix was Formula One with commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone immediately calling for more races in America.

Monaco signs 10-year extension for F1 race

Monaco signs 10-year extension for F1 race

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Monaco has signed a 10-year contract extension for its Grand Prix only weeks after Formula One's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone suggested the sport could live without the showcase race.

Alonso gave up a little bit, says F1 chief Ecclestone

Alonso gave up a little bit, says F1 chief Ecclestone

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone expressed disappointment with Fernando Alonso's performance at Ferrari and suggested the Spaniard was looking for a move earlier in the year.

No Istanbul Grand Prix in 2012: Turkish media

No Istanbul Grand Prix in 2012: Turkish media

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

Istanbul will not host a Formula One Grand Prix in 2012 due to a disagreement between Turkish officials and F1 commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone over payments to stage the race, Turkish media reported on Friday.

'Alonso needs to do more for F1'

'Alonso needs to do more for F1'

Rediff.com7 May 2006

F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says Fernando Alonso needs to put more back into the sport as world champion

Formula One announces five-year deal with LG

Formula One announces five-year deal with LG

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

LG will become an official sponsor of Formula One with the company's branding to be visible on the international broadcast feed, timekeeping systems and graphics. LG will also acquire marketing rights as the sport's official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor.

British Grand Prix still under threat

British Grand Prix still under threat

Rediff.com22 Apr 2004

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said improvements have to be made on the circuit if the event is to continue.

Organisers confident of Australian GP survival

Organisers confident of Australian GP survival

Rediff.com3 Feb 2008

Organisers of the Australian Grand Prix are confident the race will retain its place on the Formula One calendar despite reports it is in danger of being scrapped.

Suzuka to alternate with Fuji as F1 venue

Suzuka to alternate with Fuji as F1 venue

Rediff.com8 Sep 2007

Suzuka circuit will alternate with Fuji as host of the Japanese Grand Prix from 2009, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone and local organisers said on Saturday.

Valencia to have F1 grand prix from 2008

Valencia to have F1 grand prix from 2008

Rediff.com10 May 2007

Valencia has reached an agreement to host a grand prix from 2008 on a circuit around the Spanish city's new America's Cup port, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone announced on Thursday.

Hamilton's 2008 F1 title didn't happen fairly: Massa

Hamilton's 2008 F1 title didn't happen fairly: Massa

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Felipe Massa was leading the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix when fellow-Brazilian Nelson Piquet Jr. deliberately crashed his Renault into the wall on lap 14.

First look: India Grand Prix trophy unveiled

First look: India Grand Prix trophy unveiled

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

The Indian Grand Prix trophy was unveiled at Buddh International Circuit on Friday.