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Mercedes upset by Ecclestone's F1 criticisms

Mercedes chief executive Dieter Zetsche has hit out at Bernie Ecclestone's latest criticisms of Formula 1, claiming his actions are damaging for the sport. Ecclestone launched an attack on the state of grand prix racing last month, suggesting modern F1 was something he would not wish to watch himself “Formula 1 is the worst it has ever been,” he said in an interview with The Daily Mail. “I wouldn't spend my money to take my family to watch a race. No way. "What's the point when you pretty much know — and the bookmakers know, and they're not stupid — that Lewis Hamilton will probably put the car on pole and more likely than not win.” Ecclestone also accused Mercedes and...
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