21-Nov-08: Bernie and Slavica Ecclestone Set to Divorce
It’s the 21st November 2008 and you’re listening to F1 Minute.
It’s a slow news day today, so I must resort to reporting on personal lives. Slavica Ecclestone has confirmed that she is divorcing Bernie. Speculation was raised after she moved out of the house, and proceedings have apparently begun. There were worries that this would have an effect on the way Formula 1 is run, but although Slavica may be in line for a costly settlement, she shouldn’t have too much influence in the sport.
Elsewhere, the FOTA are set to discuss changes to the qualifying format when they meet on the 4th December. One proposal being talked about is the idea of all the cars on the track at the same time with the same fuel, and the slowest driver being knocked out on each lap. Let me know what you think at F1Minute.com.
Finally, at the Jerez test next month, BMW intend to stage a competition between their two cars to study the effects of the 2009 bodywork on overtaking.
That’s it for today and this week, have a great weekend and join me again on Monday for another F1 Minute.
14-Nov-08: Rumours Surface of Ecclestone’s Split with Wife
Today is the 14th November 2008, and this is F1 Minute.
A number of UK newspapers are reporting that Bernie Ecclestone’s wife Slavica has moved out of the family home, and the possibility seems to be pretty high that a divorce will follow. Apparently Ms Ecclestone moved out whilst Bernie was at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Whilst what happens in Bernie’s personal life isn’t really any of our business, this could be the UK’s most expensive divorce and it may even affect the ownership of Formula 1.
The Telegraph is reporting that Bernie says his wife moved out due to the noise of building works next door, and he doesn’t know if divorce is on her mind or not. Slavica won’t comment on rumours that she has already spoken to lawyers.
Elsewhere today, there is talk that organisers of the Chinese Grand Prix are considering not extending their contract post 2010, as ticket sales have been poor, sponsors may be pulling out, and of course, costs are only ever going to go up.
That’s it for today, please join me again tomorrow for another F1 Minute.