Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Bernie Ecclestone says Vladimir Putin should run Europe as Formula One boss backs Brexit

'He does what he says he's gonna do, he gets the job done,' says Ecclestone

Maya Oppenheim
Tuesday 19 April 2016 16:59 BST
Comments
he Formula One boss who is worth $3.2 million has frequently been vocal about his Eurosceptic views
he Formula One boss who is worth $3.2 million has frequently been vocal about his Eurosceptic views (Getty Images)

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Bernie Ecclestone has called for Britain to leave the European Union and suggested Vladimir Putin should run Europe.

The pro-Brexit Formula One boss suggested Europe "should get rid of Brussels” and instead let the Russian president run Europe.

Eccelstone was speaking with WPP CEO Martin Sorrell during an Advertising Week Europe event when he praised Putin's approach to leading Russia, according to a report by Business Insider UK.

“He does what he says he's gonna do, he gets the job done. I mean people don’t understand exactly what he wants to do ... First he wants to put Russia back to what it was, that's basically the most important thing for him,” said Ecclestone.

But while Ecclestone supports an EU exit, he said he probably won't vote in the forthcoming referendum in June.

The billionaire also praised Putin in an interview with The Daily Mail in February, saying he should be in charge of Europe.

“He's the guy who should run Europe. He will sort out this other business that is going on in Syria. The good thing is that he does what he believes to be right and he stands by it. It's hard to talk him out of anything,” said Ecclestone.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in