Who will replace Bernie Ecclestone?

Bernie Ecclestone celebrates his 80th birthday today. The financier of the F1 has managed to maintain his composure in the ruthless world of the discipline and he recently confirmed that he does not see himself ready to retire, even saying that he would see himself " continue like this for another 10 years ».

However, a successor will have to be designated to replace the charismatic character and no name has stood out at the moment. The director of McLaren and FOTA President Maryin Whitmarsh concedes to the Reuters news agency that no solution has been found for the moment. “ Those of us who will still be here, if we manage to survive until then, will have to find a way to get together (to find a replacement). Honestly, he (Bernie Ecclestone) is not able to choose, prepare for or trust a successor. »

For his part, Jean Todt, the president of the FIA, is not concerned about the appointment of a successor to the financier of F1, affirming that the decision will be up to the CVC investment fund which owns F1. “ Responsibility for the future of F1 lies more with the CVC than with Bernie. The businessmen of this investment fund are intelligent people. The decision is up to them. »