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Ecclestone: I charged new circuits too much
Bernie Ecclestone admits he overcharged Formula 1's new circuits but hopes that new owners Liberty Media will right his wrongs. As F1 supremo for four decades, Ecclestone was known for driving a hard bargain with many circuits complaining about the ever-increasing costs of hosting grands prix. And the Brit has made that damning admission that he charged them too much. 'When I convinced these people to build this place and all the other places, I feel a little bit responsible,' he told reporters in Bahrain. 'I charged them too much for what we provided so I feel a bit responsible. So when they ask me things I try and help them. 'We've delivered… Nothing to do with Liberty, and it went...
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