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Ecclestone says grid could drop to 14 cars

– Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has warned that there could be only 14 cars on the 2015 grid as a result of the sport's cost crisis.Caterham and Marussia have both entered administration over the past two weeks, resulting in an 18-car field at this weekend's United States Grand Prix.But Ecclestone says the figure could drop further over the winter, as teams struggle to cope with the financial demands of competing."It could go down to 14. If we lose another two teams that is what will happen. I can't predict if it won't or it will. But if it is 18, no drama at all," Ecclestone told Sky Sports.When asked if small teams are needed in Formula 1, Ecclestone said: "We...
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