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Todt conflicts with Ecclestone over F1 power unit
FIA president Jean Todt and Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone clashed over the former’s criticism of the sport’s 1.6-litre V6 power unit. Ecclestone has never been one to hide his views, in particular with regard to F1's current power units – which he freshly explained as 'a shitty product'. The 84-year-old has also criticised Sebastian Vettel, Nico Rosberg and their respective team principals for not being prominent enough outside of F1. But Todt, the president of the ruling body, the FIA, says: “If he has some complaints, which may be right, it’s something we should address internally and not make it public. All the credit and money he has got, he deserves it,...
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