News Details
Ecclestone: GPDA interested in ‘taking money' out of F1
F1 Supremo Bernie Ecclestone has again riled up controversy, questioning the Grand Prix Driver’s Association’s (GPDA) right to scrutinise decision making. The latest comments by Bernie Ecclestone come in response to a GPDA open letter criticising F1 governance. Speaking with N in Bahrain, Ecclestone replied to questions over the GPDA’s stake in the sport in a retort fashion. 'What sort of interest do they have, the drivers, other than taking money out of the sport? “They shouldn't even be allowed to talk. They should get in the car and drive it.' The comments come amidst frequent criticism of F1’s qualifying system, which again failed to achieve goals of making the session both...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Ecclestone hits out at 'puppet' drivers
Bernie Ecclestone has hit out at the drivers following GPDA letter,...
9y ago from Pitpass.com
Ecclestone says F1 drivers are powerless 'windbags'
Bernie Ecclestone claims some Formula 1 drivers are just 'windbags' who...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
Ecclestone says F1 drivers are powerless 'wind bags'
Bernie Ecclestone claims some Formula 1 drivers are just 'wind bags' who...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
GPDA are the guys who have kicked the hornets' nest
Jenson Button has admitted a seat on the Formula 1 Commission...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Johann Zarco’s hot streak highlights LCR’s awkward...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Johann Zarco ‘thinking about how to stay' with...
Johann Zarco admits he is “thinking about how to stay” at LCR Honda...
18h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Fabio Quartararo aims to ‘get back to the top'...
Fabio Quartararo revealed that his number one priority is to "get...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Honda won’t replace injured Luca Marini for MotoGP...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Santino Ferrucci issued post-race penalty but keeps...
The NTT IndyCar Series has issued a penalty to the #14 entry of Santino...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
AJ Foyt Racing fined $25K, lose championship points...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Louis Foster reveals likely cause of scary 180MPH...
On lap 84 of Sunday’s Detroit Grand Prix, Louis Foster was involved in...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Kyle Kirkwood isn't "in the hunt” with Alex...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC: Sebastien Ogier confirms entry to the Acropolis...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Co-driver dies after crash during Jim Clark rally in...
Roberts, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene near Duns in the Scottish...
1w ago from TheGuardian.com
WRC signs new deal to race in Portugal until at least...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Exclusive: £55m bid made as Chelsea resume talks for...
Chelsea have made a £55m bid for Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Report: 58m Arsenal target opens contract talks; bad...
Athletic Club have opened initial discussions with Nico Williams over a...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Zubimendi time? Not quite yet …
Morning all. There's nothing like doing your back in the week before...
1h ago from Arseblog.com
Aston Villa summer transfer window: Top targets,...
Sports Mole looks at Aston Villa's 2025 summer transfer window, including...
13h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Comments
Hottest News
Cadillac announce major F1 partnership with iconic brand
As Cadillac prepare to join the F1 grid in 2026,... Read More »
52m ago from RacingNews365.com
Hamilton apologized to Sky F1’s Brookes for downbeat...
Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft has... Read More »
53m ago from F1i.com
Christian Horner gives shock Mercedes F1 team boss verdict
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has made... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
