Bernie Ecclestone is planning to launch a 'masters' series for former F1 cars and drivers. With drivers like Nigel Mansell, Emerson Fittipaldi and Riccardo Patrese at the wheel, 'GP Masters' was launched in 2005 but it folded after only 2 races. Now, business journalist Christian Sylt reports that F1 chief executive Ecclestone is planning his own series, to be called 'Historic Formula One'. Forbes quoted Gerhard Berger as saying: "I am sure that it will be successful and that all former drivers would like to participate." Martin Brundle said he would like to take part, "especially if it was supporting the F1 calendar". Sylt said Ecclestone, who has been highly critical...
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