Bernie Ecclestone

Biography

Bernard Charles Ecclestone is a British business magnate and former racing driver, known for his role as "F1 Supremo". He founded the Formula One Group in 1987, controlling the commercial rights to Formula One until 2017. A two-time World Drivers' Championship title winner with Nelson Piquet and a successful tenure as Brabham team principal, Ecclestone is widely recognized for his pioneering sale of television rights to Formula One.