News Details
Ecclestone agrees Mercedes TV blackout over the top
F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has admitted at least twice now that the Mercedes blackout during Sunday's television coverage of the Japanese Grand Prix was wrong. The Silver Arrows finished first and second at Suzuka, but featured on the Ecclestone-controlled ‘world feed' for only five of the broadcasted 90 minutes. Ecclestone denied he ordered the blackout in retaliation for Mercedes refusing to supply engines to Red Bull next year. He says Formula One Management simply decided to focus elsewhere because the lead cars are usually 'boring' and to better 'support the midfield teams'. 'The directors in Japan maybe went a bit far with it,' he admitted to the German newspaper Welt, 'but...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
No TV 'blackout' of Mercedes - Ecclestone
XPB Images
Bernie Ecclestone denied ordering a TV coverage...
9y ago from F1i.com
Ecclestone denies ordering Mercedes TV blackout
Ecclestone denies ordering Mercedes TV blackout Posted On 29 Sep 2015 By...
9y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Ecclestone denies ordering Mercedes TV blackout
F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has denied he manipulated the coverage of...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Ecclestone said Mercedes blackout ‘over the top’...
Ecclestone said Mercedes blackout ‘over the top' – Lauda...
9y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marco Bezzecchi: Aprilia MotoGP bike ‘doesn't...
Marco Bezzecchi says his Aprilia machinery "doesn't always...
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
MotoGP announce Pirelli as new tyre supplier from 2027
MotoGP has formally announced a new agreement with Italian tyre...
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Pirelli to replace Michelin as MotoGP’s tyre...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar’s FOX network debut increased viewership by...
FOX Sports has released viewership numbers for the opening round of the...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar St. Petersburg – Race Results
The first race of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series season took place on Sunday...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
The winners and losers of 2025’s IndyCar season...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Radio troubles hindered Scott Dixon’s strategy in...
Scott Dixon finished in second place for the opening round of IndyCar’s...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC drivers follow F1 in statement to FIA president
World Rally Championship drivers have penned a strongly-worded statement...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC drivers call on FIA president for “urgent...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Champions League review: brilliant goalkeeping and...
last 16 started with a host of intriguing fixtures. We hand out honours...
58m ago from TheGuardian.com
Joshua Kimmich to Arsenal: Bayern Munich contract...
Arsenal expert Charles Watts warns Gooners not to get too excited about...
28m ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Paul Merson predicts Manchester United vs Arsenal and...
No description available...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Newcastle join Arsenal in transfer race to sign...
No description available...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Mercedes announces 'revolutionary' first with 2025 F1 car
Mercedes is hoping for an F1 first with its W16... Read More »
58m ago from RacingNews365.com
Why McLaren opted to ditch digital advertising panels on F1...
McLaren has revealed the reason behind the... Read More »
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Hamilton summoned to Ferrari HQ over 'critical' factor
Lewis Hamilton has been called back to the... Read More »
8h ago from GPFans.com
