Bernie Ecclestone built his legacy in Formula 1 through forging relationships and making private deals.
So what did the former FOM CEO have to say quietly to Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur in Interlagos?
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Red Andy (@red-andy)
23rd December 2023, 8:08
You didn’t hear this from me, but you might want to check out the contents of Zak Brown’s photocopier.
Urvaksh (@thedoctor03)
23rd December 2023, 8:11
“Toto. Suzie. Go figure.”
Ferdinand
23rd December 2023, 8:19
The Wolff situation will be solved soon.
Mayrton
23rd December 2023, 8:21
Guess who holds the majority of the floating Liberty stock.
Alex
23rd December 2023, 8:32
“Fred! My nose and Charles’ nose are touching!”
Derek Edwards
23rd December 2023, 8:59
Do your ears Bern when I talk about you?
Jeanrien (@jeanrien)
23rd December 2023, 8:41
I’ve been more invested to make Ferrari win again than you team principals!
Jungle
23rd December 2023, 8:52
Fred – “What the? Owe Bernie let go!”
Bernie – “I grabbed you by the ear because nobody listens to me any more.”
Jungle
23rd December 2023, 10:10
Fred – “Allo Allo.”
Bernie – “It is I! Bernie, Rene.”
Fred – “I’m Fred.”
Bernie – “Listen very carefully I shall say this only once.”
Jungle
24th December 2023, 9:42
Psst. Can I borrow a tenner for a hotdog?
NoelyNoel (@noelynoel)
23rd December 2023, 9:17
The life essence Eccleston drained from Vasseur would ensure him at least another four months of vitality.
MichaelV12 (@michaelv12)
23rd December 2023, 9:51
BE (whispers): “When you wake up, Fred, you will be the best strategist the world has ever seen… and you will also forget everything I may have mentioned about fees and transactions involving hypnotists…”
WesselV1
23rd December 2023, 10:04
“… But Harry could not save him. The dementor had already sucked all happiness out of Fred’s soul.”
Broke1984 (@broke1984)
23rd December 2023, 10:11
When Charles dreamt of his first 3way kiss this wasn’t what he had in mind
Roth Man (@rdotquestionmark)
23rd December 2023, 10:50
Come and join my breakaway series and Ferrari can have a 30 second headstart in races.
Nulla Pax (@nullapax)
23rd December 2023, 11:12
“I said at least I’m not going bald … deaf ears!”
Todfod (@todfod)
23rd December 2023, 11:36
Bernie – “I have to whisper because Charles is eaves dropping on our conversation”
Ferdinand
23rd December 2023, 11:56
Join me in the alternative race category I am creating. Let’s all leave Liberty at the same moment.
Adam (@rocketpanda)
23rd December 2023, 12:21
“It was horrible enough for me. A shocking scene, not at all what I intended,”
“You see, I didn’t want to void Singapore,”
“Tell Felipe. I want him to know it was me,”
Palindnilap (@palindnilap)
23rd December 2023, 13:21
I say : we must bring back the V8s. Those stupid modern engines are not loud enough !
Kurt Laguna
23rd December 2023, 13:45
Charles eavesdrops on Bernie’s sweet nothings!!
Maciek (@maciek)
23rd December 2023, 14:32
… sprinklers…
apexor
23rd December 2023, 14:42
come Fred come to the dark side comeeee…
buahahahahaaaaaaa…
RBAlonso (@rbalonso)
23rd December 2023, 15:01
Does this moustache feel real?
Stephen Barnes
23rd December 2023, 15:17
<snffff> I would soap a second time. If I skip that step, I can’t control it for the life of me.
Electroball76
23rd December 2023, 15:19
Ah non, Bernie! I said “liqueur” not “lick ear”
Cyberaxiom (@dave-m)
23rd December 2023, 17:24
“Bernie Slanders” was at it again…
Sonny Crockett (@sonnycrockett)
23rd December 2023, 18:07
Bernie: “Is this a gun in my pocket or am I just pleased to see you?”
charliex (@photogcw)
23rd December 2023, 18:35
Bernie: When he had your job, Jean Todt liked it when I used my tongue.
Electroball76
23rd December 2023, 18:40
1st prize in the FIA Christmas raffle was a personal ASMR session with Bernie.
Stephen Crowsen (@drycrust)
23rd December 2023, 19:11
“There’s a verse in the Bible that says ‘Where there is no counsel plans fail, but in a multitude of counsellors they are established’. I’ve watched many Team Principals, and the best always paid more attention to my advice than that of others. Maybe they didn’t agree with my advice, but they listened to me.”
Crawliin-from-the-wreckage (@davedai)
24th December 2023, 0:14
B. Play it my way Fred and you could be the next TOTO and even more powerful!
F. Are you certain Bernie?
B. Would I lie?
EffWunFan (@cairnsfella)
24th December 2023, 9:01
That’s the last thing I am smelling Fred, and I maintain that no part of you smells of success.
EffWunFan (@cairnsfella)
24th December 2023, 9:06
I need to get this close for you to hear my impersonation of the current spec F1 engine sound.
EffWunFan (@cairnsfella)
24th December 2023, 9:07
Ooops. I have now realised this looks slightly derivative of an existing post.
Only Facts!
24th December 2023, 11:30
Audi asked me to offer their best strategist in exchange for Carlos…
Seppo (@helava)
25th December 2023, 5:30
“Hail Hydra.”
Placid (@placid)
25th December 2023, 16:55
Fred: Bernie: Did you just had garlic lamb for lunch?
Stephen Crowsen (@drycrust)
25th December 2023, 18:14
“I’ve got the latest Apple watch. I’m selling it really cheap!”
James
26th December 2023, 2:30
“Dick Laurent is dead”
S@thia
26th December 2023, 4:05
Bernie: “You never really show the media whats in your head… I mean mind”