Bernie Ecclestone’s four-decade reign as a “dictator” of Formula One had to end if the sport is to have the fresh start it needs, new chairman and chief executive Chase Carey says. “He has run this sport for his entire adult life and I respect completely that this is a difficult change,” Carey said.
“We have tried to deal with him with the respect he’s due, which is why we offered him the chairman emeritus title. “I have been sincere in saying I value his help and advice as we go forward.