British driver was fascinating man whose epic duel with Niki Lauda in 1976 was typical of an era of glamour and glory – but also the ever-present threat of death
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No Angel: The Secret Life of Bernie Ecclestone, By Tom Bower
Friday 18 March 2011
The main title of this extraordinary book was supplied to Tom Bower by Bernie Ecclestone himself – he's clearly a man comfortable in his own skin. "First get on, then get rich, then get honest," he's apparently fond of saying. Since publication, the Formula One mogul has claimed that Bower broke a promise not to mention his family. But would Britain's best investigative writer really agree to ignore an aspect of his subject's life that could be so revealing? What's particularly odd about the complaint is that Ecclestone's relationships with his parents, wives, partner and daughters constitute just about the only area of his life from which he emerges with any credit.
Last Night's TV - Twenty Twelve, BBC4; The Secret War on Terror, BBC2
Tuesday 15 March 2011
At the top of their Games
Media Diary: Max gives Tom a brisk caning
Monday 14 March 2011
Magazine journalism
This week's Spectator smartly commissions that opponent of press intrusion Max Mosley to review the latest work by investigative journalist Tom Bower.
Bahrain given deadline to confirm Grand Prix
Tuesday 08 March 2011
The organisers of the Bahrain Grand Prix have been given until May 1 to confirm whether they will be able to stage a race this year.
Ecclestone deal drove Renault into the black
Monday 07 March 2011
Revenues at Renault's Formula One team accelerated by 9 per cent to a record £161m in 2009, despite the squad suffering a series of setbacks during the year, according to recently filed accounts.
Hold The Back Page: 05/03/2011
Saturday 05 March 2011
It's a big weekend for...
Stephen Ireland
If he overcomes a thigh injury to make his Newcastle United debut today, Stephen Ireland will start what might be his last chance.
Mark Webber against Formula One 'fake rain' proposal
Friday 04 March 2011
Mark Webber has dismissed Bernie Ecclestone's idea of using 'fake rain' during Formula One grands prix.
Bernie Ecclestone hopes to retain Bahrain Grand Prix
Thursday 03 March 2011
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has returned to the idea of rescheduling the Bahrain Grand Prix in November after abandoning plans for a potential August slot.
Mary Dejevsky: This is Cameron's Ecclestone moment
Friday 25 February 2011
In spending his half-term as Britain's carpetbagger-in-chief, he has shown breathtaking misjudgement
Bernie Ecclestone will not charge Bahrain for cancelling Grand Prix
Wednesday 23 February 2011
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone will not be charging the organisers of the Bahrain Grand Prix a penny for calling off the event.
James Lawton: Abramovich's meddling is increasing Chelsea's woes – Ancelotti deserves better
Tuesday 22 February 2011
If the Champions League is won, we can only hope that someone has the nerve to tell Abramovichit happened in spite of and not because of him
Unrest forces Bahrain to postpone Grand Prix
Tuesday 22 February 2011
Crown Prince calls off the race to focus on uniting country, meaning season will now start in Australia
Bahrain Grand Prix cancelled amid unrest
Monday 21 February 2011
Formula One organisers called off the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix today because of the anti-government protests sweeping the tiny Gulf kingdom.
Bahrain race should be cancelled says Mark Webber
Monday 21 February 2011
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone is due to hold talks with the crown prince of Bahrain later today over whether next month's grand prix will go ahead.
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