What if a woman succeeded Bernie Ecclestone?

" Why not ? » Asked by Sports picture regarding his own succession, Bernie Ecclestone was rather open to the reins of the Formula 1 be passed on to a woman in the future. It must be said that between his advanced age (82 years) and his setbacks with the law in the context of the Gribkowsky affair, the question of his future replacement is more relevant than ever.

And, according to her, “a replacement” would even have some advantages? “I can totally imagine it, explains the big financier of F1 to the German magazine. I believe that women generally don't have big egos and they don't need to go play golf in order to close deals. They simply work harder to get the same recognition as men. And because their ego is less important, they are less emotional when decisions have to be made. »

A vision which still reminds us today of the extent to which motorsport remains a macho environment. But who could do Monisha Kaltenborn's business? The name of the first Team Principal in history, currently in charge of Sauber, being regularly cited among the contenders for this key position, along with that of Christian Horner, the current boss of Red Bull. Even if, officially, CVC Partners, which majority owns F1, would rather think about finding someone outside this sport?