31-Aug-08: Ecclestone Finally Pledges Support to Mosley
Welcome to F1 Minute for the 31st August 2008.
You may remember back when the Max Mosley scandal first broke that Bernie Ecclestone was one of the first to call for the FIA President’s resignation.
Now it seems like Bernie is going back on his earlier opinion. Talking to the BBC, Ecclestone has said he no longer thinks that Max will cost the sport in terms of financial backing and popularity. He said: “I thought and was told it would, but people have come to the conclusion that whatever happened with Max was Max and it has nothing to do with anything else. I don’t think they care any more, people forget all these things. At the time it was a shock, if it had happened to other people it probably wouldn’t have been a shock.”
Notably, Bernie says his requests for Mosley to step down were only because pressure was being put on him to do so, and at the time he wished Mosley had left the organisation. Now he’s sure there’s no need for any resignation. Let me know what you think at F1Minute.com
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peterg on Mon, 1st Sep 2008 03:46
Gee Bernie, if there is no problem with Max now, how come no sponsor, manufacturer, race organiser or head of state wishes to be seen with him?
People have forgotten? It has done no damage to the sport?
Does Bernie think that Toyota, Honda, BMW & Mercedes regret their joint letters of protest?
I guess Bernie will say anything to appease Max as he fears the new Concorde agreement negotiations will be Mosley’s revenge.
Christine on Mon, 1st Sep 2008 18:11
I’m certain a lot of people haven’t forgotten. I’m still hearing all the jokes!