News Details
Whitmarsh: F1 moving forward with new energy
XPB Images
Former McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh believes Bernie Ecclestone's exit has ushered in a new era for F1 and it's been a long time coming. Since his departure from McLaren in 2014, Whitmarsh has spearheaded Sir Ben Aisle's bid to win the America's Cup for Britain. The former McLaren was at one point also considered by F1's new owners as a serious contender to replace Ecclestone. The man who spent 24 years with McLaren believes the sport's management shake-up will instill some well-needed new energy. "It is the end of an era but it is a move forward moment," Whitmarsh told AFP. "I was probably enemy number one of Bernie on occasion (Whitmarsh was president...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Ecclestone's exit marks end of an era for F1
Bernie Ecclestone used to joke that retirement would come on the day of...
8y ago from GrandPrix247.com
The Del Boy of F1
Last August PF1's Andrew Davies looked into the future and predicted the...
8y ago from PlanetF1.com
Chase Carey says Bernie Ecclestone exit means Formula...
Bernie Ecclestone has been removed as Formula 1's boss because the sport...
8y ago from BBC.co.uk
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
MotoGP manufacturer KTM set to be saved by major...
MotoGP manufacturer KTM is set to receive financial backing from Bajaj...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
MotoGP rookie Fermin Aldeguer targets 2027 factory...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP rookie Fremin Aldeguer targets 2027 factory...
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
Who is Albert Valera? The agent at the center of the...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Team Penske IndyCar leadership fired over Indy 500...
Team Penske announced on Wednesday morning that it has released three...
9h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
The Double: After 2024 failure, Kyle Larson hopes to...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Scott McLaughlin damages track and wall in heavy...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Theo Pourchaire partners with Simon Pagenaud to...
Theo Pourchaire has begun working with Simon Pagenaud to help the young...
10h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Rally Portugal criticism causes WRC, FIA to address...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Portugal: Sebastien Ogier claims record-extending...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Sebastien Ogier laments “most demanding” rally...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Fourth WRC Hyundai car "still a chance" for...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal transfer news today: Gunners 'seriously...
Arsenal are reportedly seriously considering a move to sign a Real Madrid...
7h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Arsenal set to battle Manchester United in race to...
Arsenal will look to strengthen in the summer but they are reportedly in a...
5h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Viktor Gyokeres to Arsenal transfer 'fear' emerges as...
Arsenal journalist Charles Watts would have one 'big fear' if the Gunners...
11h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Arsenal, Chelsea showing 'transfer interest' in...
Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly showing an interest in signing...
8h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Comments
Hottest News
Penske’s stunning purge: Cindric’s firing shakes...
In a move on Wednesday that has sent shockwaves... Read More »
4h ago from F1i.com
Max Verstappen handed massive blow ahead of Monaco GP
Helmut Marko needed little time to temper the... Read More »
10h ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Charles Leclerc and Ferrari cruelly mocked by Ryanair
Formula 1 star Charles Leclerc has been caught... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
