Ecclestone keen to 'make' it rain during races

Bernie Ecclestone would like to see trackside sprinklers at Formula One circuits to artificially create the excitement of a wet circuit midway through grands prix

Ecclestone reveals Bahrain plan

F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone tells BBC Sport he plans to reschedule the Bahrain Grand Prix as the penultimate race of the season - and says a final decision will be made on Tuesday.

'We don't need Australia': Ecclestone's threat to GP

Formula one boss Bernie Ecclestone says he ''doesn't need'' the Australian Grand Prix on the F1 calendar. With debate about the value of the race rekindled, Ecclestone has strongly hinted Australia would be one of the first races to be axed as he eyes new, more lucrative markets. Ecclestone says his Formula One Management company does not want to expand the program - so, inevitably, some races will go. ''Twenty races is enough,'' Ecclestone told German media. ''If we have some new races, some others will fall out - we don't need Australia, for instance.''

Domenicali considered quitting after Abu Dhabi

Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali has admitted he considered quitting after a botched strategy at the 2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix cost Fernando Alonso a shot at the title

Ecclestone concerned about recent unrest in Bahrain

Bernie Ecclestone is concerned the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix could be used by the country's anti-government protestors to gain publicity for their cause

Ecclestone to decide Bahrain Grand Prix fate next week

Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone said Thursday he will decide whether or not to cancel next month's Bahrain Grand Prix after the weekend following days of violent unrest in the kingdom.