Bernie sees himself continuing until age 90

Bernie Ecclestone, who will be 80 next week, does not plan to hang up just yet! The representative of the commercial rights holders is well past the legal retirement age but enjoys managing the business of the company. F1 and the future of the Grands Prix. Anyone who can't see the years passing by doesn't want to celebrate their 80th birthday. “ It's a bit stupid, he told the Guardian. What is the difference between 79 years old one day and 80 years old the next day? I don't even know where I will be at that time. I will surely be traveling »

The businessman, who was seen in his Mercedes black registered in his name near the Yeongam circuit, even thinks he can continue for a long time. Up to 90 years old. " Yes ! », he responds enthusiastically. “ Because of how I feel right now, why would I stop? I do this because I like it! I don't care about the previous day and I move forward. »

Furthermore, despite approaching his 80th birthday, Mister E. continues to make Grand Prix organizers tremble. This week, the big financier of F1 called into question the existence of the GPs of Turkey, Belgium and Great Britain on the calendar, in order to leave clear room for the arrival of the Korean, Indian, Russian and American circuits.