Ecclestone's wife could be FIA vice-president

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Ecclestone's wife could be FIA vice-president

Fabiana Ecclestone, Bernie Ecclestone, Russian GP 2019
© RV Press

The Ecclestone name could return to prominence in the governance structure of Formula 1.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Fabiana Ecclestone - the current wife of 90-year-old former F1 supremo Bernie - has thrown her hat into the ring as a potential FIA vice president in the December elections.

The report suggests Brazilian Ecclestone, a lawyer who previously worked with the Brazilian GP organisers, will be on the 'ticket' in support of FIA presidential candidate Mohammed ben Sulayem in the South American jurisdiction.

She would be the first FIA vice-president in history.

"My experience of working in sport and in mobility is a plus as I can take a broad view of the issues and look for long-term, innovative solutions," the 44-year-old said.

(GMM)

Other stories for OCTOBER 8, 2021

FRIDAY PHOTOS

FRIDAY PRESS CONFERENCE

FRIDAY TEAM QUOTES

PRACTICE 2 RESULTS

ALONSO ALLEGES F1 BIAS OVER DRIVER PENALTIES

HAMILTON UNSURE ABOUT ISTANBUL ENGINE PENALTY

FERRARI TALKS DIDN'T LAST LONG SAYS HAMILTON

ECCLESTONE'S WIFE COULD BE FIA VICE-PRESIDENT

NORRIS NOT RULING OUT FERRARI MOVE

IMOLA F1 DEAL AWAITS DOMENICALI SIGNATURE

SCHUMACHER YET TO RESPOND TO MAZEPIN INVITATION

LECLERC HOPES PIASTRI SECURES 2022 F1 SEAT

PRACTICE 1 RESULTS

RAIKKONEN PLAYS DOWN PART-TIME F1 ROLE RUMOURS