News Details

Russian Grand Prix secure with Putin's backing

Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone says Russia will stay on the grand prix schedule so long as it has the backing of Vladimir Putin. The F1 supremo is an avowed admirer of the controversial Russian president, who Ecclestone said is likely to present the trophies on the podium on Sunday. 'We'll see, but we would be very happy if he did,' the 85-year-old Briton told Tass news agency at Sochi. 'I would be surprised if he didn't (come to the race).' Ecclestone is also quoted by Ria Novosti news agency: 'It's wonderful of him to find the time to come to the grand prix. 'It's difficult for him, he's under a lot of pressure as a very well-known politician, as people understand what he has done,...
Full Story »
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com 0
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

Russian Grand Prix night race talks still on

Talks are still on track for the Russian grand Prix to switch to a night...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com

Ecclestone: I need to be the dictator again

Bernie Ecclestone on Wednesday said he would like to become F1's...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com

Red Bull preview the Russian Grand Prix

After Red Bull Racing had a strong run an unexpected strong run at the...
9y ago from F1Hub.net

Briatore happy to help Monza keep grand prix

Uncertainty over the future of the fabled Italian grand prix at Monza...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

Francesco Bagnaia: MotoGP should hold a test before...

Francesco Bagnaia has called on MotoGP to hold a test before racing at a...

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

Popular On TotalWRC.com

Popular On GunnersToday.com

'I'm thinking about…' – Man United,...

Nottingham Forest central midfielder Elliot Anderson insists he's only...
7h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Havertz on the scoresheet : Tuchel speaks well again

Morning. It's still all about the injuries and the Interlull this morning....
8h ago from Arseblog.com

Arsenal could leapfrog Man United for Elliot Anderson...

Manchester United’s top summer transfer target, Elliot Anderson, has...
16h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Comments

Hottest News

Fernando Alonso baffled by Aston Martin Honda U-turn

Fernando Alonso was left baffled by his Aston... Read More »
5h ago from GPFans.com

F1: Norris hits out at 'yo-yo' racing

'This is not racing, this is yo-yoing,' declares... Read More »
46m ago from Pitpass.com

Ferrari’s ‘good weekend’ at Suzuka blunted by key...

Last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix delivered... Read More »
46m ago from F1i.com

Recent News


2014 GPToday.com
GPToday.com is not responsible for the news headlines and associated descriptions and images it indexes, the content of externally linked sites or the comments & postings of its users.

This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.