Bernie Ecclestone in the running to buy Interlagos?

Resigned from his position as director general of the F1, and replaced by Chase Carey, Bernie Ecclestone could remain within the discipline, by getting involved in a possible takeover of the Interlagos route in Brazil, as mentioned by Joao Doria, mayor of São Paulo.

“The privatization of the track is the guarantee of continuity for Formula 1,” explains Doria, cited by Reuters. I understand that Formula 1 is important, but with private money, not public money. It is entirely possible that the race will continue with private money as a private track.

He (Bernie Ecclestone) has expressed interest. He will participate in the auction for the track. I have the impression that international funds will also participate. I have no doubt that we will sell the Interlagos track and sell it well. »

Reflection in progress

Major renovation work has been launched on the Brazilian track which has a contract with F1 running until 2020, even if certain concerns about the presence of the event had emerged last year before being erased by the officialization of the calendar.

The possible sale could provide an opportunity for Bernie Ecclestone to remain involved in the sport. “They want to sell, comments the Briton. They're not going to subsidize anything there. They're not going to put any money into it. They want to get rid of it. I didn't say "yes, I'll buy" or "no, I won't buy." We'll wait and see. »