Ecclestone defends 'opinions' after pro-Putin interview

  • Published on 19 Oct 2015 16:53
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  • By: Kees Schooneman

Bernie Ecclestone has defended airing his "opinions" in a controversial interview with Russian state-funded television RT.

Just as his sport makes to the trek to Austin for this weekend's action, the F1 supremo ruffled feathers by publicly backing Russian president Vladimir Putin.


"(He is) super. I'm his best supporter," Ecclestone, 84, said.

Putin is in the spotlight at present, and particularly in the US, for his intervention in Syria, but Ecclestone said: "I don't think Russia is concerned about the West.

"Maybe the West is concerned, and they should be," he added.

Ecclestone said he thinks there is "No place for democracy" anywhere in the world, and then admitted he is "not very enthusiastic" about America in general.

"The biggest problem with them (the US) is that they believe they are the greatest sort of power in the world," said the Briton.

"Believe, not in reality. It's a belief," Ecclestone clarified.

When asked about the controversial interview and the media response it triggered, Ecclestone told The Times: "I have opinions like anyone else.

"He (Putin) put on a good grand prix for us, so I have no problem with him at all."

"Politics shouldnt be involved with sports", hmmmm Ecclestone? Oh, I am most certain our dear Ecclestone is a staunch supporter of Putin's ways, and do definitely not say no to humble gifts from him. ;)

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  • Oct 19 2015 - 17:46

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  • "Politics shouldnt be involved with sports", hmmmm Ecclestone? Oh, I am most certain our dear Ecclestone is a staunch supporter of Putin's ways, and do definitely not say no to humble gifts from him. ;)

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    • Oct 19 2015 - 17:46
  • So Bernie is the best supporter of a man who probably allowed to use a BUK-rocket to shot down a commercial alirliner. Eccelestone, get lost, you bastard!!!

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    • Oct 19 2015 - 18:36

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