Bernie Ecclestone has revealed that Formula One is planning a masters series for former drivers. Several have already signalled their interest in getting involved according to articles in the Wall Street Journal and Forbes by Christian Sylt.'A series with former drivers is a good idea,' says Ecclestone. 'We have talked about it and it is something we ought to do. Many of these old drivers are still absolutely good enough. You would put them in the cars they used to drive.'It is one way of dealing with the controversy surrounding the quieter V6 engines which have been introduced to F1 this year. Ecclestone of course has been one of the most vocal critics of the new engines so a return to...
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