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Home / News / Sports News / Bernie Ecclestone replaced as Formula One boss
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    Bernie Ecclestone replaced as Formula One boss

    Written by
    Shiladitya Ray
    Edited by
    Rishikesh Malkhede
    Last updated on Jan 24, 2017, 11:55 am
    Bernie Ecclestone replaced as Formula One boss
  • After 40-years as the chief executive Formula One, Bernie Ecclestone has stepped down as Chase Carey is appointed the new chairman and chief executive of F1.

    US giant Liberty Media has taken over the sport in a $8 billion deal.

    Ecclestone has been appointed as the chairman emeritus and will be on the advisory board of the sport.

  • In this article
    About Formula One racing 12th race in 2015 F1 season coming up Monza among the original races Italian Grand Prix under threat of extinction Some drivers not pleased European races are more expensive for fans Traditional races struggle to meet financial conditions Ecclestone's 2003 prediction Bernie Ecclestone replaced as Formula One boss
  • Definition

    About Formula One racing

  • Formula One had its inaugural season in 1950. A season in F1 consist of a series of races known as Grand Prix, and are held throughout the world in circuits under contract by F1, and specifically built for Formula One racing.

  • Sep 2015

    12th race in 2015 F1 season coming up

    12th race in 2015 F1 season coming up
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  • The Italian Grand Prix, Monza, is the twelfth race in the nineteen-race 2015 FIA Formula One World Championship, scheduled for 4th-6th September.

    Often considered to be the home of F1 team Ferrari, Monza has tremendous historical value to the sport.

    Over the last year, organizers at Monza have been trying to renew its contract with Formula One, which runs out in 2016.

  • Do you know?

    Monza among the original races

  • Monza, a.k.a the "Temple of Speed" is one among the six original 1950 races; the others being the Belgian, British, French, Monaco and the Swiss Grand Prix. The French and the Swiss Grand Prix were dropped, and only four remain of the original six.

  • 6 Sep 2015

    Italian Grand Prix under threat of extinction

    Italian Grand Prix under threat of extinction
    Credits:
  • The Italian Grand Prix, faces a threat of extinction as officials try to negotiate for a contract extension beyond 2016.

    In an interview 2 weeks ago, F1 CEO, Bernie Ecclestone cofirmed that there was a possibility of the race's demise, as organizers at Monza are struggling to meet the $28 million annual fee.

    Ecclestone is to meet Monza officials again this weekend for negotiations.

  • Reaction

    Some drivers not pleased

    Some drivers not pleased
    Credits:
  • Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg, and former Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso, who is now driving for Maclaren, expressed their concerns over the issue.

    "I think its one of the best races of the year", two-time world champion Fernando Alonso stated.

    The Ferrari faithful or "tifoso", who form the bulk of the Monza crowd, will be upset.

    Italian Premier Mattio Renzi said, "Leave Monza alone."

  • Do you know?

    European races are more expensive for fans

  • Hotels around premier European tracks like Monza, Silverstone in England, Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium are booked almost a year in advance. Hotel, food, and travel costs are often quadrupled for European races such as these.

  • Other

    Traditional races struggle to meet financial conditions

    Traditional races struggle to meet financial conditions
  • Traditional races like the French and the German Grand Prix have fallen out of favour for financial reasons.

    The French circuit Magny-Cours failed to pay the $17.6million fee, and was consequently dropped in 2009.

    The German Grand Prix was dropped in 2015 for the same reason.

    Older circuits are falling behind to newer ones which are better equipped and offer a host of services.

  • Do you know?

    Ecclestone's 2003 prediction

  • In 2003, Bernie Ecclestone predicted that European businesses and economies would fall behind Asia's. He said, "We'll probably lose races in Europe. I suspect Europe will have a third-world economy within the next decade...maybe some European Grand Prix will disappear all on its own."

  • 24 Jan 2017

    Bernie Ecclestone replaced as Formula One boss

    Bernie Ecclestone replaced as Formula One boss
  • After 40-years as the chief executive Formula One, Bernie Ecclestone has stepped down as Chase Carey is appointed the new chairman and chief executive of F1.

    US giant Liberty Media has taken over the sport in a $8 billion deal.

    Ecclestone has been appointed as the chairman emeritus and will be on the advisory board of the sport.

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