It’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?
Bernie Ecclestone articles archive
Bernie Ecclestone
Only one thing mattered in the Ecclestone era
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Posted on“He certainly doesn’t like other people making money out of Formula One,” said Ross Brawn of Bernie Ecclestone. Truer words were never spoken.
‘F1 to become freer’, ‘change overdue’: What they say about Ecclestone’s exit
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Posted onMajor figures from the Formula One world have given their reactions to Bernie Ecclestone’s departure following Liberty Media’s takeover.
Ecclestone says he has been “dismissed” from F1 role
2017 F1 season
Posted onBernie Ecclestone has given the clearest indication yet his time in charge of Formula One is at an end as Liberty Media are poised to replace him.
A glimpse of F1’s possible post-Ecclestone future
2016 F1 season
Posted onCan F1 continue to make huge money from pay TV? Does the sport need to become more equal? Intriguing answers from board member Sir Martin Sorrell.
Ecclestone’s wealth takes a £460 million hit
2016 F1 season
Posted onBernie Ecclestone’s estimated wealth has fallen by £460 million since last year according to the Sunday Times Rich list, published today.
‘There’s no place for democracy anywhere’ says Ecclestone as he hails Blatter and Putin
2015 F1 season
Posted onBernie Ecclestone railed against “democracy” and voiced his support for embattled football president Sepp Blatter in an interview with Russian television.
Ecclestone and Montezemolo return to F1 board
2014 F1 season
Posted onCVC Capital Partners, the majority owners of Formula One, have announced Bernie Ecclestone has rejoined the board following his bribery trial earlier this year.
Young fans are irrelevant, women criticise too much and Ferrari has lost popularity, claims Ecclestone
2014 F1 season
Posted onBernie Ecclestone has taken swipes at young Formula 1 fans, women and Ferrari in an astonishing and unusually detailed interview.
Ecclestone pays £59m to end bribery trial
2014 F1 season
Posted onBernie Ecclestone’s trial on charges of bribery has come to an end after he offered to pay £59m ($100m) as a settlement.
Ecclestone’s wealth rises amid fierce scrutiny
2014 F1 season
Posted onBernie Ecclestone’s total wealth has grown by £500m to a total of £3bn according to The Sunday Times Rich List 2014.
Judge: Ecclestone did pay bribe and was not “reliable or truthful”
2014 F1 season
Posted onThe judge who awarded victory to Ecclestone in the High Court today questioned his reliability as a witness and ruled he did pay a bribe in 2006.
Ecclestone wins court case over ‘corrupt deal’
2014 F1 season
Posted onA High Court judge has dismissed a case brought by Constantin Medien against Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone.
Why Ecclestone faces a trial which could end his control of Formula One
2014 F1 season
Posted onBernie Ecclestone’s control over Formula One has been reduced as he faces trial on charges of bribery. Here’s how three years of legal wrangling have led to this point.
Ecclestone hates them but F1 needs its new engines
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Posted onIf Bernie Ecclestone had his way, his sport wouldn’t be getting a new engine formula in 2014. But it is, and it looks promising.
Ecclestone’s F1 role reduced pending trial outcomes
2014 F1 season
Posted onBernie Ecclestone has stepped down as a director of Formula One as he faces the threat of legal action in Germany.
Ecclestone “massively pushing” for F1’s own Danica Patrick
2013 F1 season
Posted onBernie Ecclestone is “massively pushing” for a woman to get a chance in F1, says Williams test driver Susie Wolff.
2013 calendar may not be set before season starts
2013 F1 calendar
Posted onBernie Ecclestone has admitted the 2013 F1 calendar may not be finalised before the first race of the season as doubt remains over the venue of the German Grand Prix.
Hembery: F1 must plan for life after Ecclestone
2013 F1 season
Posted onPirelli motorsport director Paul Hembery says F1 needs to plan who will run the sport after Bernie Ecclestone.
F1 to race in Thailand in 2015, says Ecclestone
2015 F1 season
Posted onA new round of the world championship will take place in Thailand from 2015, according to Bernie Ecclestone.