Did Bernie Ecclestone Own F1?
Bernard Charles Ecclestone (Born 28 October 1930) Is a British Business Magnate. He Is the Former Chief Executive of the Formula One Group, Which Manages...
Bernard Charles Ecclestone (born 28 October 1930) is a British business magnate. He is the former chief executive of the Formula One Group, which manages Formula One motor racing and controls the commercial rights to the sport, and part-owns Delta Topco, the previous ultimate parent company of the Formula One Group.
When did Bernie buy F1?
The Brabham Years
In 1971 Bernie bought the Brabham F1 team from Ron Tauranac for a reported $120,000. Forty years later that sum of money might seem laughable.
Was Ecclestone good for F1?
Bernie Ecclestone is among the most famous figures in Formula 1, even though he never drove in a grand prix.