And Colossally That's History S2 E9: Bernie Ecclestone - His rise from used car salesman to F1 supremo (Part 1)
Added 2024-11-29 21:08:31 +0000 UTCWe're rounding off season 2 of And Colossally That's History with a two-part mini-series on none other than Bernie Ecclestone, who, as Formula 1’s commercial rights holder, was F1’s most powerful individual for nearly 40 years.
Matt and Richard discuss his humble origins, how he built his reputation and wealth in the used car and motorcycle trade, his early exploits in racing, and how he came to manage (and then have to deal with the painful loss of) two F1 drivers.
They also discuss his purchase of the Brabham F1 Team, his role in the Formula One Constructors' Association, and how he was able to build his reputation, influence and wealth so quickly.
Part 2, on Bernie's 30-plus year spell as F1's ringmaster in chief, coming next week!
Comments
I too learned the word "posthumous" from reading about F1 history. BUT I didn't know how to say it! Post-home-us is what I went with.
Daniel Hayes
2025-02-27 20:42:26 +0000 UTCEJ hiding from Bernie is brilliant. Somehow, I can imagine both of them convincingly selling it as to why they won.
Simon Emms
2024-12-01 14:32:46 +0000 UTCI was so waiting for this... Been following F1 since 1975 (on my Granddads knee).. Keep up the great work lads
Scott Hardwick
2024-11-29 21:21:33 +0000 UTC
