I have so much respect for [Bernie Ecclestone] for what he did with this sport. He did so much more than people in tennis or football.
BERNIE ECCLESTONEForget 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.
More Bernie Ecclestone Quotes
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You have to hope that your opponents are unlucky. Never only rely on your own luck.
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Two races we’ve lost which I’m genuinely upset about were India and Turkey.
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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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I’d rather the handshake for somebody that I can trust than a contract. Because you can read the bloody contract – perhaps if you made a little bit of a mistake writing it – in a way to suit you.
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Actually I think I have forgotten how it was back then. Or probably not – I didn’t qualify. There were only 16 cars in the race.
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You might have asked [about skill] of an artist or a musician or whatever… but with me it just happens.
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With [Vladimir] Putin, he says he’s going to do something, he gets on it, does it.
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I’ve never told anybody this, so I don’t know if maybe you shouldn’t print it, but I’ve made plans. I’m only going to continue doing this for another 25 years.
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I was always determined that races should begin on time and I never deviated from that policy.
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Each new deal is another opportunity.
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Anyone who doesn’t speak English isn’t worth speaking to
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Nico [Rosberg] is not seeking the limelight as Lewis [Hamilton] does. Lewis wants to be famous.
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I’d rather get to the 70-year-old guy who’s got plenty of cash.
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[When I’ll be old I see myself] as a world champion, on a big farm with an Italian-style, big family with a whole bunch of grandchildren. And the foundations for that I have already laid!
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But when it comes to F1 I am a huge Lewis [Hamilton] fan because he is a super promoter of the sport. From a pure business aspect – sorry Nico if I have to say this – you are not so good for my business.
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