Bernie Ecclestone’s mother-in-law, who had been kidnapped in Brazil for a ransom of £28m, has been freed, according to police.

Bernie Ecclestone's mother-in-law has been kidnapped in Brazil for a ransom of £28m (€33m), according to reports.

The Brazilian mother-in-law of Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has reportedly been kidnapped in São Paulo and is being held for a ransom of $36.5m (€32m).