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F1: About Bernie Ecclestone's podium debut

Former F1 supremo, Bernie Ecclestone not only attended the Austrian Grand Prix, he presented the 'Presidents Medal' to race winner Lando Norris, but why? 'I think it's really nice that the President gives a personal congratulations to the winning competitor,' said Ecclestone, who once proposed that the world championship standings should be based on a medals basis, with the race winner receiving a gold medal, second place a silver medal and third a bronze, the tally at season end deciding who exactly won the title. Not one of his better ideas. 'As he could not attend the race here in Austria, he asked me to present his medal for him which I am pleased and honoured to do,' said the...
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