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Ecclestone downplays King speculation

Bernie Ecclestone has downplayed rumours that Sainsbury's boss Justin King is tipped be his successor. Now well into his 80s, some would argue that Ecclestone's days at the head of Formula One are running out. The F1 supremo, though, has given no hint that he is ready or willing to retire. However, that decision may be out of the 82-year-old's hands in light of his alleged part in the bribery scandal that saw former German banker Gerhard Gribkowsky found guilty of receiving bribes from Ecclestone regarding the sale of F1 to CVC. Ecclestone is facing a civil suit in the UK over the matter although he has not been charged in Germany. His woes, though, have raised the question of who will...
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