Ahh Bernie, The Sequel

[Tazio]

Ecclestone, who used to run former champions Brabham, is fuming that the sport's bright new star lost out unnecessarily while the monosyllabic Finn became champion.

He added: "If he hadn't called Hamilton in for that silly low fuel and soft tyres stint he could have won the championship.

"He made no time on the road and lost 25 seconds making the stop. If he had only lost 15 seconds he would have been fourth”
"I feel sorry for Lewis after his performances this year as a rookie. Raikkonen is champion. I just hope he starts talking more."

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/motors...9520-20005386/

How can the top man in the sports ownership, and promotion, who by definition should not be second guessing a team principle’s strategy, be allowed to. Especially when Hamilton’s own deficiencies put Ron (whose own number 1 objective was to bring Hamilton home with the WDC). in the position to try what indicators before the race suggested this short stint on the soft’s, would pay dividends by allowing LH minimal time on soft’s, which up until the latter stages of the race data indicated prolonged time on the s'softs to be a big disadvantage. It was only after the race that drivers confirmed that the soft’s performed better than expected after surface further rubbered in thus limiting graining. There seems to be no limit, or boundary Bernie won't cross.

[ioan]

Ecclestone, who used to run former champions Brabham, is fuming that the sport's bright new star lost out unnecessarily while the monosyllabic Finn became champion.

He added: "If he hadn't called Hamilton in for that silly low fuel and soft tyres stint he could have won the championship.

"He made no time on the road and lost 25 seconds making the stop. If he had only lost 15 seconds he would have been fourth”
"I feel sorry for Lewis after his performances this year as a rookie. Raikkonen is champion. I just hope he starts talking more."

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/motors...9520-20005386/

How can the top man in the sports ownership, and promotion, who by definition should not be second guessing a team principle’s strategy, be allowed to. Especially when Hamilton’s own deficiencies put Ron (whose own number 1 objective was to bring Hamilton home with the WDC). in the position to try what indicators before the race suggested this short stint on the soft’s, would pay dividends by allowing LH minimal time on soft’s, which up until the latter stages of the race data indicated prolonged time on the s'softs to be a big disadvantage. It was only after the race that drivers confirmed that the soft’s performed better than expected after surface further rubbered in thus limiting graining. There seems to be no limit, or boundary Bernie won't cross.

Nothing new really. It was like this the whole season.

[555-04Q2]

Bernie was, is and always will be.....an idiot

[Ranger]

He's entitled to his opinion. But I'd say this to him:

Tough.

[ArrowsFA1]

How can the top man in the sports ownership, and promotion, who by definition should not be second guessing a team principle’s strategy, be allowed to.

Because he owns F1 and can!! Bernie has responsibility for the commericial aspects of F1 and the interest that Hamilton has generated is clear for everyone to see.

Listening to Bernie whenever he is interviewed by Martin Brundle on the grid, it's clear his words are carefully chosen. When asked the same question at different times he frequently gives a different answer just, apparently, for the hell of it. He's a smart operator.

This particular article comes from the Daily Mirror. A British tabloid not reknowned for its insightful F1 coverage. Bernie's comments are designed to suit a particular audience who will lap up the headline and come back to watch more next year.

[ioan]

Because he owns F1 and can!! Bernie has responsibility for the commericial aspects of F1...

That's to different things.
In fact he does not own F1, only the name.
F1 is based on teams that Bernie does not own, even though he thinks so.

[AndyRAC]

That's to different things.
In fact he does not own F1, only the name.
F1 is based on teams that Bernie does not own, even though he thinks so.

Maybe that's what's wrong with F1. One man having far too much power and influence. It could be said to be unhealthy. Yes I would've preferred Hamilton to win the championship, but great for Kimi. So what if he doesn't speak, tough, deal with it. His job first and foremost is to drive quicker than anybody else. If there's one thing about modern sport and F1 in particular it's all this image and hype. Let the action do the talking,....

[ArrowsFA1]

F1 is based on teams that Bernie does not own, even though he thinks so.

That's incorrect. F1 is the FIA Formula 1 World Championship, not the teams that take part in that championship.

[Juppe]

Bernie doesn't seem to understand what makes a personality.

In his mind talking = personality.

He completely misses the point that being a mute, but fast Finn is very much the personality and even a stereotype, that many people want to see. If he was different, it may be that he was less popular.

If anything, an image consultintant should exaggerate Kimi's coolness and silent nature rather than to try to diminish it. He should be encouraged to keep his own personality and not to change it.

So Bernie got it all wrong...

[Valve Bounce]

Ever wonder why F1 is called a circus? Ever wonder who the spruiker is and what he does?
Ever wonder why Brenie is rich and we arn't?

Try to figure out what he is doing when he sprouts this jibberish!! The guy might appear silly sometimes but he is no fool.