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Ecclestone wanted one more year

Relegated from F1 CEO to chairman emeritus, Bernie Ecclestone admits he would have liked another year as Formula 1's boss to show Liberty just what he can do. Earlier this year Ecclestone lost his job as Formula 1's CEO when Liberty Media purchased the sport. The Brit, who had been in charge for 40 years, was replaced by Liberty's Chase Carey and relegated to chairman emeritus. Asked if he felt let down by F1's new owners, he told Sky Sports News HQ: 'Not at all. I know the way the world operates.' However, Ecclestone concedes he would have liked another year in charge. 'I would have asked them to work with me for a bit, wait for a year and afterwards say 'has it worked, not worked?' 'Not...
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