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F1 supremo Ecclestone has been officially ‘dismissed’

F1 supremo Ecclestone ‘dismissed' Formula 1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone has been officially ousted after outstanding 40-years of journey with speedy sports. The news came as the Formula 1's new owner Liberty Media announced it has completed its F1 takeover, installing Chase Carey as Ecclestone's successor. Long-time F1 ‘supremo' Ecclestone, 86, confirmed the news via Germany's Auto Motor und Sport. 'I was dismissed today,' he said. 'I'm going away. This is official. I do not run the company anymore.' In a statement, Liberty said Ecclestone's new role is ‘chairman emeritus' and advisor. 'My new position is an American expression,' said the diminutive Briton. 'A kind...
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