News Details
Ecclestone says ‘bit of an idiot' quip was a joke
Bernie Ecclestone
F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, who has been in the news this month after a German court in Munich halted a bribery trial against him in exchange for the Briton paying a $100 million fee under an agreed settlement, says he was joking qwhen he called himself an idiot for agreeing to pay $100 million settlement.
Friday, the first day of the Belgian Grand Prix weekend at Spa-Francorchamps, Ecclestone appeared relaxed after the summer break and made it clear that it was business as usual.
Ecclestone, who went on trial in April over allegations he paid a $44 million bribe to a former German banker to facilitate the sale of a major stake in the sport eight years ago, said...
Full Story »
Full Story »
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Bank wants more cash from Ecclestone for settlement
Bernie Ecclestone with Gerhard Gribkowsky during the 2005 Italian GP...
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Bank ‘not closed’ to higher Ecclestone settlement
Bank ‘not closed' to higher Ecclestone settlementPosted On 22 Aug...
11y ago from ThisIsF1.com
German bank rejects $33m Ecclestone settlement offer
Getty Images Enlarge German bank BayernLB has rejected a settlement...
11y ago from espnF1.com
Bank not closed to higher Ecclestone settlement
Bernie Ecclestone looks set for new settlement talks.
After he ended his...
11y ago from GrandPrix.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
MotoGP Sepang test: Schedule, entry list and how to...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Fabio Quartararo responds to speculation about Honda...
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Marquez: "Gresini is the most solid option,...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
This is how every bike on the 2026 MotoGP grid looks
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Nolan Siegel says pressure of contract year...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar announces Donald Trump-backed race on National...
IndyCar has announced an inaugural race on America's National Mall,...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Will Power: Andretti “will be the best team in the...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC Monte Carlo: Oliver Solberg continues domination...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
More than 10 tuners interested in joining WRC under...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Why Thierry Neuville struggled in “most difficult”...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
New WRC winter tyre expected in 2027 after Monte Carlo...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'Okay…' – Mikel Arteta gives perfect...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gave the perfect response when asked about...
7h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arteta calls Arsenal ‘most exciting team in...
t;li>‘We have the most goals, the most clean sheets’Liam Rosenior...
7h ago from TheGuardian.com
Arsenal vs Chelsea Prediction and Betting Tips | 3rd...
The EFL Cup features another round of semifinals this week as Chelsea lock...
8h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Transfer window 2026: Every done deal, including Man...
The transfer window is now closed, so we've rounded up every single done...
9h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Ocon wary of 2026 overtaking despite ‘fun' new cars
Feb.3 Esteban Ocon has questioned whether... Read More »
13m ago from OneStopStrategy.com
Horner exploring team share purchase – Albers
Feb.3 Christian Horner is actively exploring the... Read More »
13m ago from OneStopStrategy.com
McLaren explains final decision over controversial Lando...
Papaya rules caused flashpoints in the 2025... Read More »
13m ago from RacingNews365.com
