Bernie Ecclestone Interview | Beyond The Grid | Official F1 Podcast

[@Linesy_BA]

In 1993 as a 12-year old I wrote a letter to Mr. Eccelstone regarding the Australian GP moving from my home town of Adelaide to Melbourne, amid much conjecture. He personally replied to my letter with the upmost clarity and respect. The fact he gave time to fans while driving a now Billion dollar business is very admirable, If he only knew it was a pivotal point of my life that steered me toward being a Journalist, great interview TC. Brendan.

[@fredrikg934]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@SergioPerez-xz8sc]

Wow,dude,write a letter?You mean you know where does Mr.Ecclestone live or you know his email address?

[@henrik1743]

I hate to say but it was probably his assistent..

[@Bluz1]

Bernie is the first guy that comes to mind when you think about F1. He is F1.

[@lanarkorras4411]

Only just listened to this episode - and gained a whole new level of respect for a person whom I never thought much of.

[@DaniMacYo]

Yeah good old Bernie he’s basically seen every era of F1, incredible. He’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but F1 would not exist if not for him I’m glad you did a Beyond The Grid with him. He is a Legend. I’m not his biggest fan but I appreciate what he’s accomplished. Thanks for everything you’ve done in Formula One Bernie Ecclestone. 🏎👍

[@JayB-lz6yd]

if it wasn't him, we would have 400km/h F1 cars and dozens of dozens of deads to report. so yeah, like you said he's not everybody's cup of tea but at least he took some right decisions. slowing cars down was one of'em.

[@MikeeCZ]

F1 would defo easily exist without him, only it would be a lot less about money. Getting him out of the way was the best thing that could've happened to F1

[@johnbramwell756]

Daniel Richardson I’m old enough to have been to Grands Prix in the early 70’s . Not many people there and it wasn’t on the tv. Bernie invented F1 . Full stop

[@JayB-lz6yd]

@@MikeeCZ for now yeah. but not 20/25 years back in the late 90's early 2000's. he had his time. time for omething else. Ross is the man who will save F1 from falling apart.

[@mitchell-wallisforce7859]

I'll admit that his business sense did a damn good job of putting F1 on top. Just wish ol' moneybags left before trying to figure out ways to KEEP it on top.

[@f1peter27]

Bernie gets a lot of unfair criticism. He is an absolute legend who made F1 what it is today. Everyone involved in the sport in either a fan or staff capacity owes him so much. Despite what he says, I certainly will never ever forget him 🙌

[@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X]

The man himself! He built F1. Thank you very much for this interview.

[@joshlad8762]

Please, we need timestamps for these podcasts

[@vanisso]

how bout you make em

[@morethanamazing8717]

No way, listen to the whole thing

[@coldvoid]

@@morethanamazing8717 Not every person has a lot of free time to listen to not-so-important things, you know... -,-

[@marcdavies6915]

@morethanamazing, if you don't have the time, simply do not listen. This is not about you.

[@joshlad8762]

Marc Davies selfish

[@brawmedia]

Always love hearing from him . his dry humour . he is so grounded . Just sad that he wont be around too long = (

[@wasifanowar_testrider]

I am 32 I don't remember what happened 5 years back & here is a OLD MAN 88 years old who remembers everything 60 years back

[@ramaanomuravha8575]

This interview has long been overdue, am a regular fun of this show, keep up the great work.

[@kidslovef1155]

Love him or hate him, many of us wouldn’t be watching F1 if it wasn’t for Bernie Ecclestone.

[@emiliofernandez7117]

Kidslovef1 🙏🏻still waiting for one race where the track is sprayed with water and the grid is reversed 😂🙏🏻

[@Japs_Eye_Of_The_Tiger]

bollocks

[@Blueflag04]

Yeah

[@jraybay]

@@emiliofernandez7117 lol

[@QashmalUtomo]

And he thinks he'll be forgotten by the sport when he left so many marks in it

[@BrendanP]

1:08:13 onwards..very interesting take on that legacy question.

[@jasongillard6185]

What an intriguing person. Great work Tom with the questions. Got it to flow with the toughest interviewee!!! Chapeau

[@jasongillard6185]

Will add....Bernie will always be remembered.

[@antoniojmnogueira]

Ohhh The BOSS is here. Can't wait to listen.

[@1976wong]

Bernie, you'll never be forgotten. Your legacy will live through your family and friends. Thank you for all that you have done for a sport that makes people around the world enjoy cars and races.

[@davidorama6690]

Bernie! Thank you! He’s seen it all... every book I’ve read on him contains fascinating insights... while others have talked the talk, Bernie has used front and intelligence to just get on with it. A remarkable man.

[@DanialStreetFighter]

I love how steadily the episodes of beyond the grid keep on increasing in length. It's like seeing your wish come true!!!.

[@bigt6359]

Great interview!!! I love Bernie!!!! What a masterful job he did!!! Love him or hate him...he built F1!!!

[@devon2677]

Has anyone else listened to this at least 3 times sense it's been out. This one is amazing!

[@lukecinahgv]

This'll be interesting! Can't listen to right now but can't wait!

[@jraybay]

Cool! This has been a long time coming. Bernie is certainly a polarizing man but we owe him some respect even if we dont agree with everything he's done. It's nice to hear from him

[@Gazgit555]

YOU EARN NOT PAY FOR RESPECT LOL

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Look at you with the fancy new icon !

[@johnbramwell756]

Well said . The world is a complicated place if you actually get it there and do something .

[@keyboardwarrior327]

@@Gazgit555 He has earned it.

[@Gazgit555]

@@keyboardwarrior327 GLAD YOU AGREE WITH ME

[@jd7130]

Congrats TC for asking the Great Train Robbery question. I was waiting for that one and you delivered

[@TobyMcVinn]

Bernie seems like the kind of man that you like more the better get to know him. It's a good thing that people got a better picture of the man. I would love to meet him.

[@mguarin912]

He won’t sell his cows 🐮!! That’s awesome, Bernie. Spare their lives my man.

[@fredrikg934]

I have not heard that segment yet and appreciate your comment.

[@jeffreymorris11]

The London Business School should offer Bernie an honorary doctorate for outstanding contribution to international business, with a visiting professorship. Remember critics, this is the individual who built in the modern era, the global sport that is the Formula 1 Grand Prix.

[@SceneArtisan]

Smart, tough, devious, astute, clever, wheeling, strategic and wise - though many of those qualities have made Bernie enemies (fans and professionals alike) but he has also made others very happy, like me. If he'd not have done what he did with F1, we wouldn't have enjoyed it as we have. A brave, resolute, difficult, skilled, masterful and very worth listening to. Tom, thanks, nice one. Bernie, that was amazing to listen to.

[@squidcaps4308]

Closet nazi, loves despots and tyrants and hates democracy. Trumpist. And an asshole. That is what Bernie actually is. He does not think you should have a say in things.

[@PVflying]

So many people judge Bernie based on things he said, but the point is that’s irrelevant as he never believed a thing he put out into public, it was all a device to achieve something. The only way you can really judge him is to look at what he *achieved*, which was more than anyone else could have done. Everyone who loves F1 owes Bernie a huge debt of gratitude.

[@karanmagdum90]

This should have been the first ever episode !!

[@antood78]

A film needs to be made on this mans life

[@almartin115]

His biography called "No Angel" is one of the best books I've ever read, I've little patience and so when i started the book I didn't think I'd finish. It addicted me, best f1 stories ever.

[@sultanabran1]

love him or loath him, this man made f1 into the conglomerate it is today. respect.

[@pommunist]

I Always enjoyed the "Bernie and Brundle" double act on Martin's grid walks, naturally, Brundle is a used car dealer as well, he knew he was never going to get a straight answer to any questions he asked Bernie.

[@oddyseus99]

Certainly a Marmite figure but a fascinating character all the same. Impossible to ignore his contribution to F1.

[@4517onlyglory]

The last few sentences sum up of Bernie he's the best

[@fourfour7168]

This podcast is legendary

[@BrendanP]

Another great interview. Like him or hate him, the majority of F1 fans/viewers wouldn't be watching if it weren't for Bernie Ecclestone.

[@snoopyloftis]

Thank you TC. I been waiting for this a long time. Wish he still was in charge. His ideas was crazy to some people, but when you stop & look at it some of it would make some really on your seat race.

[@JP-ij1gd]

His final answer is brilliant, and maybe it sums it all up.

[@fredrikg934]

Thank you, I have not heard the ending and looking forward for it. Pure substance.

[@evofreak1304]

Bernie is an absolute legend.

[@LIGIERJS111979]

Why you keep asking about Senna in EVERY INTERVIEW, even with people who have few relations with his story? Didint asked about Carlos Pace, De Angelis, a lot of drivers who DROVE for Brabham, but always this Senna´s bs! Hope when you interview Eddie Irvine you dont spend half the interview asking about Senna and Suzuka 1993

[@nanananan6501]

The one we’ve been waiting for!

[@weijingburr2392]

If it wasn't for Bernie, there's no way, NO WAY, F1 would be what it is today. He made it happen.

[@gregoriusporosius]

They did it, they really did it!

[@davidnoels2586]

Excellent research 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 you could feel the respect shown by mrE. good job and very entertaining

[@emiliofernandez7117]

The man the myth the old head!! Introducing the artificial rain master mind Burger Eclairstone

[@Spido68_the_spectator]

@@spuddyl9938 In recent years (since 2012/2014) yes, but overall no.

[@morethanamazing8717]

@@spuddyl9938 ruined F1? How? Without him you wouldn't even have F1 to watch

[@johnbramwell756]

Spuddy L What was your place in the creation of F1 ?

[@mitchell-wallisforce7859]

@@morethanamazing8717 But without him we'd have less corruption in the FIA history books, a more open sport during the 200s and early 2010s, Group C lasting into the 2000s and without his idiot friend Mosely the 2005 US GP disaster might not have even happened. More of a detriment than a benefit to world motorsport IMO.

[@BvG_Venom]

Ernie Hecklerock?

[@beybyoom]

The immortal lich has returned.

[@gustavomachado3488]

Clarkson's a Senna fanboy. He feels he must shove in that subject in every single interview. It's unbearable. Senna wasn't quicker than Piquet in that Brabham test, so stop making up stuff.

[@ourafilmes]

The man who changed F1! For better or worse, like it or not!

[@avada0]

Yeah he made it this great big corrupted mess.

[@nelsonmiranda6117]

Wow, you can feel his way of being as soonest he started to talking

[@Armin_27]

The MAN WHO SAVED COWS FROM THE SLAUGHTER HOUSE! 😍👍

[@Niftified]

8:05 "was it frustrating?"

[@Shiusen]

Wow! What an interview!

[@PlittHD]

As a sim racing fan it bothers me a lot hearing the words "mobile" and "simulation game" in one sentence 31:05

[@holaco5697]

Mr E Once upon a time grouped those names!! Schumacher vs Senna Vs Mansel Vs Prost !! What A era!!

[@66PHILB]

Hey Tom, when are you going to get Keke Rosberg as a guest on Beyond The Grid?

[@miahaskurti4539]

Another New Beyond The Grid Radio!

[@racingworldnl]

Fantastic, very interesting

[@FernandoLima-eo3gt]

What did Bernie say at 10:33?

[@FernandoLima-eo3gt]

"He was a used car dealer?"

[@pommunist]

@@FernandoLima-eo3gt Yes.

[@karanmagdum90]

Wht a man! The daddy of F1

[@jackcrola1076]

Karan Magdum The “daddy” sounds rather....interesting 🤨

[@johnbramwell756]

It’s often what Bernie does not say that is significant. What happened to Stuart Lewis Evans is so horrific . Bernie is one of the bold kind of people who is able to be pragmatic and compassionate and get the best decision made / or not. The guy doesn’t shit himself when the chips are down .

[@kasenwalker874]

You have to admit it he made f1 what it is now rather you love him or hate him it’s not entirely unrealistic that f1 would be here with out Bernie

[@rodrrico]

My old boss's wife used to be one of his secretaries / communications at Brabham. She said he would come back from race weekends upset (if the team did poorly) and throw typewriters.

[@mikan004]

What an amazing man he is

[@mickoholland1]

Bernie doesn't give much away even in his retirement.

[@rokitzcrew7439]

Can you put the subtitels?

[@fletchertriclawgaming1486]

He thinks he qwill be forgotten in months? I heavily doubt that. I remember watching my first few F1 races and asking my stepfather of the time who he was. A controversial figure for sure, but he wont be forgotten

[@ab8jeh]

"I don't remember buying McLaren".

[@kassopulos]

It will be possible add to engilsh subtitutles for all parts / next parts /?

[@douglasscherer6160]

Danke Bernie.

[@Blackout201_]

I know thats probably not the point of a podcast but please record the interviews as video. I can't sit here for an hour listening to it while not seeing anything

[@ab8jeh]

Use your imagination

[@DanielDimov358]

44:20 THE TRUTH!

[@axezazel]

Good stuff!! 👌🏽👌🏽

[@darkox4172]

The start of the big legacy of F1

[@axioms22]

You're delusional, the sport transcends one money grubbing idiot and would have flourished regardless

[@placeholder2924]

I'm actually early for one of these. This is nice.

[@brunomantovaneli6076]

Wow that was unexpected

[@RobinThomson277]

This was one of the most fascinating episodes of beyond the grid! I'm so glad Bernie came in to be interviewed

[@Mike-mp8ce]

I believe the should make "Wet Races" happen, it's very easy and will make for great racing!!

[@Marvdogger2]

Bernie "activate it" Ecclestone. Instant click.

[@SenyorCapitàCollons]

Activate the Ecclestone-o-beat.

[@HSRrep]

Having promised F1 would always be free to view and then having decided to finally sell off, he earned a fortune and then turned his back on the fans to make even more! Thanks Bernie! He never had a love of the sport as his main focus, just his bank balance.

[@MrArchie800]

The 'off track' side of F1 is not nearly as interesting without Bernie and Max stirring things up, I'm sure it was intentional because I remember the intrigue and machinations BETWEEN races had everyone talking and debating, and was almost as exciting as the race weekend, whereas now even the liveliest of F1 forums have very little to say between races. Not saying that's a bad thing - just less exciting.

[@NanoMinardi]

I’m agree whith Bernie

[@MrCloakandpoke]

MACHINE LEARNING? They have a virus in their tire degradation system... (They are Beyond 60 grid place penalty bad IMO)

[@real_justinyoon]

Artificial rain sounds like a pretty good idea now doesn't it?!?

[@NielsZomer]

No, the word artificial ruins it for me. You have to see dark clouds coming, not some computer algorithm deciding when it's start to 'rain'.

[@ab8jeh]

No

[@skudaaron1986]

Sold the tv right to Sky Sports. Worst decision ever. It should be free to air.

[@morethanamazing8717]

Well if BBC didn't give them the rights in the 1st place he wouldn't have wanted to sell them to Sky

[@CameronSpencer]

The poison dwarf reveals all...

[@johnbramwell756]

Cameron Spencer meanigless

[@mitchell-wallisforce7859]

Perfect nickname

[@Zarves]

Finally

[@neoguaren]

He is still alive ? 😱

[@bhaskararaogondela3805]

yes

[@johnbramwell756]

Yes

[@TheBerzerker666]

Goodbye poison dwarf.you were the near death of decent F1.gone but not sadly missed.

[@avada0]

Awww, no-one made bookmarks.

[@xiscoriera3661]

This man is inmortal

[@praveenas4675]

The man himself!

[@neilperry2224]

Jochen Rhindt, was due to go into business with Bernie, and they were going to do F2. Then move into F1, and he was going to retire after winning the F1 title. His wife said that he would be F1, but there be nothing more to do as a driver F1. And for the sake of their marriage he would retire. But due to the slower speed of the lotus 72, they removed the rear wing and he didn't like the crotch strap on the harness in the cars. So never used and unfortunately what they 'submarined' in his 4 point harness and later died on the way to hospital. Jackie Ickx was unwillinnaa to win the title after Jochen was killed in practice, so ppurposedly didn't drive at his full potential.

[@blackness010]

that aws thing is a yoke

[@rochiiadams710]

Seven World Titale Which zSir Lewis Is Supremely

[@nanominardi1056]

I WOULD LIKE MONTOYA INTERVIEW

[@risandaadhipratama1508]

Holy crap, looking at the thumbnail i thought he died

[@mateuszs6666]

I thoughed the same

[@JayB-lz6yd]

looks like he has skin cancer tho. don't make fun of him guys.

[@drones7838]

Risanda Adhi Pratama yeah

[@mastergamingnic1681]

JayB29 I think it’s because of the black and white filter.

[@Blueflag04]

@@JayB-lz6yd wait what?

[@midnightcowboy3611]

Brilliant man. Still messing with people. :))

[@xx404notfound]

Bernie please come back to F1.. Liberty makes it wrong.

[@willypro4949]

This podcast should be called: God after he ruled, Beyond the Grid.

[@danielmazzeu9227]

Bring Bernie Back!