In my opinion, it was Ecclestone who began the ruination (to my eyes) of Grand Prix racing, which I used to love years ago. He downgraded it to Formula 1 from Grands Prix, disenfranchised some of the great circuits and sold the races for sheer profit rather than the integrity of the sport. I do not consider Formula 1 to be anywhere near ‘Grands Prix’ standard, it is just the fastest of all the single seater formulae. I wouldn’t even describe any of the drivers as Grands Prix standard either. Another sport ruined by the lust for money. So, F off, Bernie.

P.S. His comments concerning that piece of excrement Putin just illustrate what a foul bloke Ecclestone is.