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Ecclestone adamant F1 will never collapse

 XPB Images Formula One commercial rights boss Bernie Ecclestone is confident the sport “will never collapse”, but reiterates his criticisms against engine manufacturers. F1 has been going through a rough patch in the wake of dwindling TV viewing figures and race attendance, as well as growing frustration at the current 1.6-litre V6 turbocharged power units and the increase in costs these have incurred. 2015 saw Red Bull repeatedly threaten to pull the plug on both its teams if not given a competitive engine, while Lotus hung on for dear life until Renault finally decided to return as a works outfit. The French manufacturer also contemplated quitting F1 altogether, but was...
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