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Ecclestone was afraid of losing grip as Formula 1 big boss

Bernie Ecclestone with Gerhard Gribkowsky during the 2005 Italian GP weekend Munich prosecutors believe Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone allegedly bribed a German banker because he was afraid of losing his grip on the racing series. The charges released on Monday allege Ecclestone paid banker Gerhard Gribkowsky about $44 million so the Formula One Group would be sold to a buyer acceptable to Ecclestone. Gribkowsky was in charge of selling BayernLB's 47 percent stake in F1 to CVC Capital Partners in 2005. He has already been found guilty of corruption, tax evasion and breach of trust and is serving an 8½-year prison sentence. Ecclestone's trial is set to start April 24 in Munich....
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