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 ECCLESTONEI never neglected my daughters – quite the opposite – but I suppose I could have and should have spent more time with them.
More Bernie Ecclestone Quotes
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I have earned the money and changed the nappies!
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It’d be good for the world if [Donald Trump] won.
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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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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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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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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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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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If you say ‘Good Morning’ in America and it’s five past twelve you end up with a lawsuit.
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Anyone who doesn’t speak English isn’t worth speaking to
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When there is more money at stake it affects the atmosphere and things become more businesslike.
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Before they go to the race, people want to think four or five guys could win, but now… Normally you’d say, “One of those two, and I think it’s going to be Lewis [Hamiltom],” because that’s what had been proved up to now – thank God that Nico [Rosberg] has won some races.
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Under the engine cover, no one cares what’s in there. Nobody cares.
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As I small child and hearing all the stories about him I, of course, looked up to him as some kind of miracle. Then I got to eight years old and suddenly I was taller than [Bernie Ecclestone].
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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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