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Ecclestone: 'Brawn wants to be in charge of Formula 1'

Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has claimed that Ross Brawn wants to take control of the sport. Brawn was headhunted by new owners Liberty Media to take on the role of director of motorsport. He reports direct to new Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey. Sean Bratches has a similar role in charge of commercial operations. Originally, it was believed that the plan was for Ecclestone to remain in charge of Formula 1 for a transition period. However that changed abruptly at the start of 2017. Ecclestone was ousted by Carey and given the title of chairman emeritus with no management role. At the time, there was speculation that Brawn had refused to accept a position as long as Ecclestone...
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