News Details
Witness sheds doubt on Ecclestone's blackmail defence
Bernie Ecclestone Bernie Ecclestone's blackmail defence came under attack on Friday, as the Formula 1 chief executive returned to court in Munich.
Ecclestone has claimed he made the disputed $44 million payment to Gerhard Gribkoswky only because the jailed Formula 1 banker was threatening to release information to the British tax authorities.
Prosecutors, however, allege 83-year-old Ecclestone bribed Gribkowsky in order to influence the sale of the sport's commercial rights and remain in charge.
On the witness stand on Friday was an investigator who interviewed Ecclestone during the Gribkowsky affair three years ago.
Public prosecutor Martin Bauer suggested Ecclestone's explanation of...
Full Story »
Full Story »
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Witness doubts Ecclestone's blackmail defence
Bernie Ecclestone's blackmail defence came under attack on Friday, as the...
11y ago from GrandPrix.com
Smirnoff added to Force India livery
Smirnoff added to Force India livery 2 May, 2014 Force India has added a...
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Investigator questions Ecclestone's blackmail claims
A German investigator cast doubt on the credibility of Bernie...
11y ago from F1Pulse.com
Five jailed for Bahrain GP 'bomb plot'
Five people, including two women, have been jailed for allegedly plotting...
11y ago from Pitpass.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
How Alex Marquez overcame MotoGP doubts to finish...
Alex Marquez has revealed he previously questioned his ability to compete...
6h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Gresini Ducati launches 2026 MotoGP livery
Gresini Ducati has unveiled its 2026 MotoGP livery at its official team...
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Gresini unveils 2026 livery as Alex Marquez secures...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Honda tops MotoGP’s Sepang Shakedown as Aleix...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Will Power: Andretti “will be the best team in the...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Donald Trump signs executive order confirming IndyCar...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Cindric returns to Team Penske for 2026 as...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
New WRC winter tyre expected in 2027 after Monte Carlo...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Why Thierry Neuville struggled in “most difficult”...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
More than 10 tuners interested in joining WRC under...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Rally USA return edges closer for 2027 as WRC plans...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal stroll back to winning ways against outclassed...
would be a touch too hyperbolic to suggest this was a season-defining...
1h ago from TheGuardian.com
Merson: Dominant Leeds victory has won Arsenal Premier...
Paul Merson says Arsenal's dominant victory at Leeds will go down as the...
2h ago from SkySports.com
“Wonder what they’ll moan about this week” -...
Arsenal fans have praised captain Martin Odegaard for his impact as they...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal move SEVEN clear at the top with Leeds rout
FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Leeds' match against Arsenal in the Premier...
4h ago from SkySports.com
Comments
Hottest News
Adrian Newey's demands are an F1 'culture shock' at Aston...
Adrian Newey's demands at Aston Martin are said... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
2026 Formula E championship standings after Miami E-Prix
Check out the full Formula E championship... Read More »
59m ago from RacingNews365.com
Russell impressed by Mercedes rivals’ power unit strength
While Mercedes spent the first week of the 2026... Read More »
4h ago from F1i.com
