The tale of the sword of Damocles has long been used to highlight the pitfalls of power, the fear that can only come from having - and being in a position to lose - it all. For the past three years, Bernie's sword has been in the shape of a Munich courtroom, the only real bogeyman with the potential to cost the F1 boss his life's work. Whatever negative publicity the trial has attracted in the wider world, the past three years have seen no slackening of the reins when it comes to signing up new races or securing sport-wide sponsors like Emirates. Instead the threat from Munich has been the internal threat, the potential of the court case to force CVC's hand and ensure Ecclestone's removal...
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