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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.

Alternating races could ease crowded F1 calendar

Alternating races could ease crowded F1 calendar

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

Alternation of circuits and team personnel could be the way forward for Formula One to add new races to a crowded calendar without losing existing ones.

Buddh track shines despite teething problems

Buddh track shines despite teething problems

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Teething problems were evident at India's new Buddh International circuit but Formula One's boss declared that he is satisfied.

Ecclestone mulls having two races in India

Ecclestone mulls having two races in India

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

India can hope to host two Formula One races within the next decade but the country faces plenty of competition on a crowded calendar, according to the sport's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Ecclestone denies reports about New York GP

Ecclestone denies reports about New York GP

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Formula One commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone has dismissed reports from Australia he was visiting New York this week to discuss the possibility of staging a Grand Prix on Staten Island.

New Jersey race to be postponed: Ecclestone

New Jersey race to be postponed: Ecclestone

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Next year's inaugural Grand Prix of America in New Jersey will be postponed to 2014 because local organisers need more time to prepare, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Friday.

Ecclestone never far from F1 headlines

Ecclestone never far from F1 headlines

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

Bernie Ecclestone has had the hauntingly echoing theme tune from 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' as the ringtone on his mobile phone for some years now.

Bahrain tense as F1 chiefs say race to go ahead

Bahrain tense as F1 chiefs say race to go ahead

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

The Bahrain Grand Prix will go ahead next weekend despite concerns over security but the race organisers' decision has split opinion in the Gulf state, which has been shaken by a year of anti-government protests.

It's go-time for The Indian Grand Prix

It's go-time for The Indian Grand Prix

Rediff.com20 Aug 2011

A day after Formula One head honcho Bernie Ecclestone addressed the press in New Delhi singing praises about the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, circuit developers the Jaypee Group finally made way for the fans.

F1 body ready for U-turn on Indian Grand Prix

F1 body ready for U-turn on Indian Grand Prix

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

demanded that the inaugural Indian Grand Prix keep its original October 30 date for logistical reasons.

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.

F1 will have 20 races in 2012 and not 21: Todt

F1 will have 20 races in 2012 and not 21: Todt

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Formula One will have 20 races next year and not the record 21 listed on a calendar published last week, according to International Automobile Federation (FIA) president Jean Todt.

Bahrain keeps options open on F1 race rescheduling

Bahrain keeps options open on F1 race rescheduling

Rediff.com30 Apr 2011

Bahrain refused to give up hope of rescheduling its postponed Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday with a statement that kept all options open.

Banker fell in love with F1 lifestyle: Ecclestone

Banker fell in love with F1 lifestyle: Ecclestone

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Gerhard Gribkowsky, an ex-BayernLB banker, is on trial charged with selling Formula One rights in return for a bribe, with the involvement of Ecclestone.

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.

Too many daydreamers in F1: Ecclestone

Too many daydreamers in F1: Ecclestone

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

Formula One has too many daydreamers who need to take off their rose-tinted glasses and tighten their belts by spending less, according to commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Malaysian Fernandes takes over QPR

Malaysian Fernandes takes over QPR

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

Malaysian entrepreneur Tony Fernandes completed the takeover of Premier League club Queens Park Rangers on Thursday and promised to take the club to new heights in the next few years.

Airtel is title sponsor for Indian F1 GP

Airtel is title sponsor for Indian F1 GP

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

The country's largest telecom operator Bharti airtel joined hands with the Formula One Group Companies to become title sponsor of the Indian leg of the race series, scheduled on October 30. The race in India, which will be the 17th in the Formula One World Championship, will be called the 'Airtel Grand Prix of India', following the telecom major's tie-up with the Formula One Group Companies.

India Formula one track will be ready, says chief

India Formula one track will be ready, says chief

Rediff.com6 Aug 2011

India's motor sports chief has dismissed concerns about the readiness of the track for the country's Formula One debut in October but is unhappy about reports the race could be shifted to the stifling heat of April next season.

Taylor Swift to perform at 2016 US F1 GP

Taylor Swift to perform at 2016 US F1 GP

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The US Formula One Grand Prix will take place in Austin on October 23, Circuit of the Americas (COTA) chairman Bobby Epstein said on Wednesday in an announcement that ended months of uncertainty about whether the race would happen.

Ecclestone turns assault into an advert

Ecclestone turns assault into an advert

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has turned a mugging into advertising by showing off his black eye in a newspaper advert for a Swiss watchmaker.

F1 boss Ecclestone beaten and robbed in London

F1 boss Ecclestone beaten and robbed in London

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone was punched and kicked to the ground by robbers as they grabbed a 200,000 pound haul from him and his Brazilian girlfriend in London.

No Bahrain GP this year, says Ecclestone

No Bahrain GP this year, says Ecclestone

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

The reinstated Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix is likely to be cancelled because of opposition from teams, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Wednesday.

News Corp, Exor studying Formula One consortium

News Corp, Exor studying Formula One consortium

Rediff.com4 May 2011

US media group News Corp and Italian financial holding Exor, which controls Ferrari through carmaker Fiat, are teaming up to explore options on how to run Formula One motor racing.

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.

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.

France could return in 2013: Ecclestone

France could return in 2013: Ecclestone

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

The French Grand Prix could be back on the calendar next year for the first time since 2008, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Sunday.

Ecclestone has no safety worries for Indian GP

Ecclestone has no safety worries for Indian GP

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has no safety concerns over Sunday's Indian Grand Prix, the first major motorsport event since the tragic deaths of British driver Dan Wheldon and Italy's Marco Simoncelli in separate races.

Bahrain situation a concern for F1 teams

Bahrain situation a concern for F1 teams

Rediff.com9 Oct 2011

Formula One teams are keeping a wary eye on the situation in Bahrain with the Gulf kingdom due to host a Grand Prix next April after this year's was cancelled due to civil unrest.

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.

Ecclestone makes bid for historic Nuerburgring

Ecclestone makes bid for historic Nuerburgring

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has put in a bid to buy the famous yet financially troubled Nuerburgring circuit, it was revealed on Wednesday.

Bahrain paid for cancelled race, says Ecclestone

Bahrain paid for cancelled race, says Ecclestone

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

Bahrain has paid the hosting fee for this year's Formula One grand prix even though the race was cancelled, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone was quoted as saying on Monday.

Need to generate interest in Indian GP: Ecclestone

Need to generate interest in Indian GP: Ecclestone

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone on Thursday gave a thumbs up to the preparations for the inaugural Indian Grand Prix on October 30 but said that the organisers need to put in extra effort to generate interest for the race in the cricket-crazy nation.

Bahrain mooted as 2010 F1 season opener

Bahrain mooted as 2010 F1 season opener

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

Bahrain could replace Australia as 2010 Formula One season-opener while Canada may also reappear on the calendar, BMW-Sauber boss Mario Theissen said on Thursday. Australia has hosted the season-opener since 1996, although Bahrain took the slot in 2006 when the Melbourne race was moved back to avoid a clash with the Commonwealth Games in the same city.

Ecclestone at 80 eyes another decade

Ecclestone at 80 eyes another decade

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

A tribute to Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone, who celebrates his 80th birthday today.

Fresh challenges await F1 newcomers

Fresh challenges await F1 newcomers

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone gave a one-word reply when asked how the new season would be for the three teams that made their debuts last year: "Difficult".

Ecclestone hits out at FIA president Todt

Ecclestone hits out at FIA president Todt

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has dismissed the sport's governing body as "a joke" and criticised Jean Todt's actions since taking over from Max Mosley as FIA president.

Ecclestone says would 'hate' to lose Aus GP

Ecclestone says would 'hate' to lose Aus GP

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Formula One commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone says the Australian Grand Prix is as important to the sport as the iconic Monaco race but he could not force Melbourne to keep it if it was too expensive for the city.

Ecclestone waives Bahrain GP fees

Ecclestone waives Bahrain GP fees

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has waived rights fees due from Bahrain Grand Prix organisers after the season-opening race was called off because of unrest in the Gulf Kingdom. 'The fee that is normally being paid for the event is not being paid,' Ecclestone told the Daily Telegraph newspaper on Wednesday.

'Negative to have Indian driver at Force India'

'Negative to have Indian driver at Force India'

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Having an Indian driver in Force India just for the sake of it would have been counter-productive for the Silverstone-based outfit, said Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone.