Bernie Ecclestone about Ferrari, Red Bull and the death bed. Ecclestone about Ferrari, Red Bull and the death bed.

Irish-American executive Chase Carey, who is the chief executive officer and executive chairman of the Formula One Group, still have no rules for 2021. But what does the longtime series promoter Bernie Ecclestone (88) actually think about the future of the sport? When will we finally find out what Formula 1 should look like in 2021? Red Bull Racing head Christian Gorner expresses concern and Formula One CEO Chase Carey is trying to smooth out the waves. What does the architect of modern Formula 1, Bernie Ecclestone, think about this forceps birth?

The now 88-year-old Englishman relects on the matter in a recent interview for Speedweek: “Contrary to what many people think of me – I want Formula 1 to be fine, not to go under. When I lie on the death bed one day, I would like to be inspired by the idea that I have created a damn good product that is getting better and better. I do not want to think that everything goes down the drain. That’s my life’s work! I hope everyone involved gets together and starts to think clearly. The longer you wait, the greater the risk that some of the teams will stop. Maybe Mercedes saddles into Formula E, because the group thinks that this race category is more in line with where the car industry moves.” – he explained

“Or Red Bull: they do not need Formula One. They get so much attention through their many other performances. If they said goodbye to Formula 1, that would have no damaging effect on the brand. People also always say that Ferrari would never stop. But Ferrari is such a strong brand that is almost unbreakable. They could easily do something completely different in motorsport.” – Bernie Ecclestone added – “The longer they wait, the worse it gets for everyone – worse for the teams, worse for Liberty Media. As far as I know, the most important thing has not yet been said, and that is, “We pay you so much and so much. We want a better show and we’re ready to pay you that amount. If I were a shareholder, I’d sleep much better if all that was finally in the towel for the next five years. Then everyone would be happy, the teams, the race promoters, then everyone could continue to work in peace.” – the former chief executive of the Formula One Group concluded.