It’d be good for the world if [Donald Trump] won.
BERNIE ECCLESTONEI 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.
More Bernie Ecclestone Quotes
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I suppose it’s knowing when you’ve come up with an idea that works, when you’ve got it right, whatever it is.
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A wise man who was always helpful to me: Mr (Enzo) Ferrari. He always supported me.
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I won’t be threatened or intimidated by anyone and I’ve always been prepared to do what is necessary to defend my interests.
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You can’t make decisions if there are no charges or issues to deal with. So it’s quite normal to wait until there is some reason to react.
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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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Under the engine cover, no one cares what’s in there. Nobody cares.
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I’d rather get to the 70-year-old guy who’s got plenty of cash.
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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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You’re born with certain gifts and you use them as best you can in life. You begin to learn and recognize that you have certain skills and aptitudes that you apply and use them to carry you forward.
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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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You need to have proper management if you’re going to move forward.
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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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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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When there is more money at stake it affects the atmosphere and things become more businesslike.
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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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