Horner: Bernie Ecclestone is essential to F1

Bernie Ecclestone could lose everything in the Gribkowsky affair. German justice announced this week that it would pursue the financier of the F1, suspecting him of having paid 45 million euros in bribes to the already convicted German banker. Mr. E. had to resign from the board of directors following the announcement of the trial to be held in Munich in April. If the situation becomes complicated for Bernie, Christian Horner would like to give him his support. “Bernie is the best and only man doing what he does, having brought F1 to the level it has reached, introducing races like this year in Sochi (October 12) or bringing back the Austrian Grand Prix ( June 22). It’s a superb calendar that he created that matches our interests. »

Bernie Ecclestone had mentioned the Team Principal of Red Bull Racing as a potential contender for his succession at the head of the FOM. Christian Horner has once again assured that he does not intend to leave his position within the Milton Keynes team. “I am on a long-term commitment with Red Bull, a contract of several years. I'm very happy with what I'm doing at the moment. I have good friendly relations with Bernie. I have no interest in terminating my contract. » For his part, Bernie Ecclestone recently confirmed thathe didn't plan to retire anytime soon.