Formula 1 top distances itself from Bernie Ecclestone statements Motorsport

The now 91-year-old Briton responded in conversation with Good Morning Britain on his close relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ecclestone called him a “first-class person” and said he would still take a bullet for Putin. Ecclestone also said that Ukrainian leader Zelensky would have been better off talking to the “reasonable” Putin.

The current Formula 1 top distances itself from the statements of the former boss. Bernie Ecclestone’s statements are his personal views and are in stark contrast to our position and the modern values ​​of the sport.

Ecclestone occasionally makes the news with striking statements about Formula 1. At the end of May, he was stopped in Brazil for carrying a gun at São Paulo airport.

The Formula 1 top decided earlier this week to ban three-time world champion Nelson Piquet from entering the paddock, after earlier statements by the Brazilian about Lewis Hamilton came to light. The Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone is scheduled for next weekend.