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Formula One : Ecclestone 'extortion' rap at FIA chief

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has claimed he is the victim of 'extortion' by the FIA, the sport's governing body.

Formula One : Ecclestone 'extortion' rap at FIA chief

Wed, 07 Feb, 2001 - 11:32

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has claimed he is the victim of 'extortion' by the FIA, the sport's governing body.

FIA president Max Mosley believes Ecclestone owes £41m as a down payment for the television rights to Formula One.

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