Bernie Ecclestone

A Formula One spokesman said: “The comments made by Bernie Ecclestone are his personal views”

Greece’s political turmoil and economic strife have not put an end to Dr. Athanassios Papatheodorou’s efforts to take F1 to Greece. The proposal for a GP track in Piraeus was first mooted in 2011. The country’s financial crisis may have slowed down the plan, however Dr. Papatheodorou insists that it might yet happen.

As Sebastian Vettel nurses his hangover, Bernie Ecclestone can raise a toast to the F1 gods after a weekend to savour in Malaysia gave the sport a reason to smile again.
      
Crisis loomed like the black clouds over Sepang after the German Grand Prix's axing, deafening complaints from teams and a soporific first race in Australia.
      

Fernando Alonso's mysterious crash has put McLaren on the back foot before the Formula One season has even started in what threatens to be another tough year for the team.
      
Speculation over the accident during testing is increasing rather than abating as Alonso prepares to sit out this week's season-opener in Australia on medical advice.