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Good little dictator Ecclestone best for F1 - Briatore

Controversial former Renault team principal Flavio Briatore believes having Bernie Ecclestone in charge of Formula 1 is a good thing, and when it finally comes to handing the reigns over to someone else, the sport will suffer as a result. The 65-year-old is a good friend of Ecclestone, who he referred to as a "good little dictator", and reckons he will remain in charge for at least "another year or two" for the benefit of the sport. "He has the strength to remake F1, but he should have more support from CVC and the FIA," Briatore told broadcaster RAI.  "After he goes, there will be no one like him again. If CVC stays, it will appoint a chief...
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