News Details

Mercedes downplays Ecclestone Ferrari assistance claim

Mercedes and Renault have played down Bernie Ecclestone’s suggestion that Ferrari has been given a helping hand to success in Formula 1 with help from outside. Ecclestone stirred up some controversy over the Mexican Grand Prix weekend when he suggested to an Italian newspaper that Mercedes had helped Ferrari with its engine – to make itself look better when it beat the Maranello team to title glory. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff suggested that the comments were not a criticism, but more a way of Ecclestone causing mischief – and reminding the paddock of his influence. “He is the only one who is able to sit on the other side of the world and throw a hand grenade and it actually lands in...
Full Story »
8y ago from Motorsport.com 0
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

Bernie Ecclestone admits F1 has 'always helped'...

Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed what many have always believed, that...
8y ago from MotorsportWeek.com

Ferrari ‘easy to beat’ when emotional – Lauda

Ferrari is 'easy to beat' when emotions are running high at the Italian...
8y ago from ThisIsF1.com

Ferrari president plays down Arrivabene axe reports

Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne has played down speculation team boss...
8y ago from ThisIsF1.com

Ferrari is under unnecessary pressure – Brawn

Ferrari F1 team’s ultra-successful former technical boss Ross Brawn...
8y ago from ThisIsF1.com

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

Fermin Aldeguer to miss MotoGP season opener in...

Gresini Ducati has confirmed Fermin Aldeguer will miss the opening round...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

Marco Bezzecchi satisfied with ‘smaller’...

Marco Bezzecchi admits the Aprilia bike has slightly improved “in all...
13h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

Honda confirms early discussions for 2028 factory...

Honda, one of two engine manufacturers that supply IndyCar, has confirmed...

IndyCar announces multi-year extension with engine...

The NTT IndyCar Series has announced a long-term continuation with both...

Popular On TotalWRC.com

Popular On GunnersToday.com

FA Cup fourth round: 10 things to look out for this...

nley have the chance of a Cup run, Leicester fear an unwelcome repeat and...
49m ago from TheGuardian.com

'He was horrific all game', 'Get him out of this club'...

Arsenal fans have slammed Jurrien Timber after his performance against...
59m ago from SportsKeeda.com

Are Arsenal feeling the pressure because of one simple...

Some weeks, Arsenal look unstoppable. Some of them, they look vulnerable....
59m ago from SkySports.com

'It's clumsy' | Was Gabriel lucky to escape a second...

Arsenal defender Gabriel, while already on a caution, made a challenge on...
49m ago from SkySports.com

Comments

Hottest News

Recent News


2014 GPToday.com
GPToday.com is not responsible for the news headlines and associated descriptions and images it indexes, the content of externally linked sites or the comments & postings of its users.

This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.