Formula One commercial chief Bernie Ecclestone said Tuesday that the motorsport series could be sold this year and there are three interested buyers. Speaking to The Associated Press, the 84-year-old Ecclestone did not identify the potential new owners but said he wants to remain in his current role, running F1 on a day-to-day basis. F1's largest and controlling shareholder is currently investment fund CVC Capital Partners, whose co-chairman is Donald Mackenzie. When asked about the prospect of F1 being sold this year, Ecclestone told the AP by phone: 'I think so, maybe this year. There are three people mentioned to buy. So it's a case of whether CVC or Mr Mackenzie wants to sell.'...
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