Ecclestone would 'take a bullet' for Putin Former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has said he would "take a bullet" for Russian President Vladimir Putin and described him as "a first-class person". Motorsport • 30 Jun 22
FIA extend Hamilton's jewellery exemption Lewis Hamilton will be able to race in Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix wearing jewellery after his exemption was extended. Motorsport • 27 May 22
Ecclestone arrested in Brazil for carrying a gun Former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone was arrested in Brazil late on Wednesday for illegally carrying a gun while boarding a private plane to Switzerland. Motorsport • 26 May 22
Bernie Ecclestone doesn't expect Hamilton to return Bernie Ecclestone believes Lewis Hamilton will retire from Formula One due to the disappointment of losing the world title in a dramatic season finale at … Motorsport • 24 Dec 21
Russian Grand Prix set for St Petersburg switch in 2023 Formula One has announced that the Russian Grand Prix will move to St Petersburg from 2023. Motorsport • 26 Jun 21
F1 distances itself from Ecclestone's racism remarks Formula One distanced itself from comments by the sport's former CEO Bernie Ecclestone that black people were often more racist than white people. Motorsport • 26 Jun 20
Bernie Ecclestone warns Hamilton against Ferrari switch Former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone believes a move to Ferrari would not work out for six-time champion Lewis Hamilton as he enters the final … Motorsport • 14 Mar 20
Ecclestone not interested in forming new series Bernie Ecclestone has denied he will start a rival championship to Formula One after losing his position as the sport's chief executive. Motorsport • 27 Jan 17
Silverstone's owners question British GP future The owners of Silverstone circuit have questioned the long-term future of the British Formula One Grand Prix because of the "potentially ruinous risk" posed by … Motorsport • 06 Jan 17
Drivers are right in F1 row says Ecclestone Formula 1's chief executive Bernie Ecclestone has sided with the drivers who branded the sport’s governance ‘obsolete’ and ‘ill-structured’. Motorsport • 24 Mar 16
Ecclestone doubts female drivers will return to F1 Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone has claimed a female driver "would not be taken seriously" in the sport. Motorsport • 14 Jan 16
Bernie Ecclestone in bid to rescue German GP Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone is hoping to know by the weekend whether a German Grand Prix will take place this year. Motorsport • 03 Feb 15
Bernie Ecclestone: Woman could be F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone believes one of his most trusted female aides could succeed him as Formula One supremo, almost a decade on from suggesting a woman's … Motorsport • 11 Dec 14
Azerbaijan added as new F1 venue Azerbaijan will take its place on the Formula One calendar in 2016 as the new Grand Prix of Europe. Motorsport • 25 Jul 14
Eccelstone reveals talks to buy back Formula One Bernie Ecclestone has revealed he has held talks that could see him buy back Formula One. Motorsport • 05 Jul 14
Ecclestone wants Horner as F1 successor Bernie Ecclestone has named Red Bull team principal Christian Horner as the man he wants to succeed him in running Formula One. Motorsport • 22 Nov 13
Ecclestone committed to Bahrain Grand Prix Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone is ready to hand a new five-year contract to the organisers of the controversial Bahrain Grand Prix. Motorsport • 22 Apr 13
Ecclestone keen for F1 to stay in Melbourne Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone wants to keep a Melbourne Grand Prix on the race calendar in the face of local opposition and rival … Motorsport • 26 Feb 13
Ecclestone expects 19 Grand Prix in 2013 Formula One looks likely to have 19 races next year despite organisers tweaking the calendar to create space for a 20th round in Europe, commercial … Motorsport • 12 Dec 12
Ecclestone backing London Grand Prix Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone has reportedly offered to pay for a London Grand Prix. Motorsport • 28 Jun 12
Ecclestone insists he has 'nothing to hide' Bernie Ecclestone has again insisted he has "nothing to hide" as a trial in Germany involving a former banker he is alleged to have bribed … Sport • 21 Jun 12
Further Bahrain protests ahead of Grand Prix Police and anti-government protesters were again involved in a running battle on the outskirts of Bahraini capital Manama just days ahead of this weekend's Formula … Motorsport • 16 Apr 12
Bahrain Grand Prix organisers hit back The organisers of the Bahrain Grand Prix have hit back at reports the race could be cancelled after F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone admitted the teams … Motorsport • 11 Apr 12
