Lewis [Hamilton] is a hero in the UK. The British love Formula One. Sebastian (Vettel) is also not doing much for F1. People hardly recognize him on the street.
BERNIE ECCLESTONEA wise man who was always helpful to me: Mr (Enzo) Ferrari. He always supported me.
More Bernie Ecclestone Quotes
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Forget what others whisper in your ears. Most of that is pure rubbish that obstructs the view to what really is important. Always make your own decisions. That is what makes us human.
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Anyone who doesn’t speak English isn’t worth speaking to
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If you say ‘Good Morning’ in America and it’s five past twelve you end up with a lawsuit.
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I can’t remember a single occasion when I have been kind to a journalist.
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I also would rather race than strut red carpets in Hollywood – and thank God this is not my job – but also the team principals should be more prominent.
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Generally I still believe that Lewis [Hamilton] is the best champion that we have had in a long, long time. He manages to get to all different walks of life: red carpet, fashion business, and music – you name it.
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I believe when you say you’re going to start a race at 2 p.m. then you should stick to that and start the race at 2 p.m. There’s no maybe, could be or should be. You start the race on time. It’s very simple.
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It’s the best thing to happen to a sport, that you have a superstar. In football there is always something to write about the Beckhams, same as people want to write about Rooney or Hooney or whatever his bloody name is.
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My dad always took to his heels when a nappy change was necessary. I am so much looking forward to our child. It is such a wonderfully exciting time right now.
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If you’re going to take the attitude, I don’t think it will work, you will never do anything.
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I have a lot of faith in justice systems around the world even though there were cases in the past where that faith wasn’t justified in some countries.
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Under the engine cover, no one cares what’s in there. Nobody cares.
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I was delighted with Baku. People said I was completely mad; I was so happy when it all turned out all right.
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Take away Toto Wolff’s Mercedes shirt and send Sebastian [Vettel] down a street – nobody would recognize him.
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You have to hope that your opponents are unlucky. Never only rely on your own luck.
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