F1 Breakaway Series?

[lkjohnson1950]

According to Race Fans, Bernie met with Toto and Lawrence Stroll as well as Montezemolo to discuss an alternate series to F1. All parties played down the notion as having little chance to succeed.

https://www.racefans.net/2019/03/26/ecclestone-reveals-breakaway-talk-with-two-f1-team-bosses/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+f1fanatic+%28RaceFans+-+Independent+Motorsport+Coverage%29

[Calman]

Hmmm .... never know how to digest these type of suggestions, especially when Mr Bernie is involved???

Edit:  It's almost like Bernie is rolling the dice with the knowledge that several teams have already spoken out in 2019, stating that they are not happy with the direction in which F1 is taking!! (or how the competition shape is changing).

Best Regards,
Cal

[John S]

Just a bit odd that this dinner meeting, and subject discussed, was leaked to be widely available early on the morning of the big FIA, Liberty and teams Pow Wow in London. 

[Alianora La Canta]

Apparently it was a meeting of old friends. I can well imagine fantasy breakaways being on the menu without anyone having any actual desire for takeout.

[Jericoke]

Given the independent nature of racing teams, and plethora of top level venues available, starting a competitor for F1 would be far simpler than creating a competitor for most other top level sports.

Naturally I assume this is some sort of bargaining tactic.  I'm not quite sure what Bernie gets out of it.  Maybe a consulting fee.  Maybe his foot in the door as a way of gaining more power/money.  Maybe he just misses 'the game' and is doing it for free.  However, if anyone was going to create a competitor to F1, it would be Bernie.  Even though I'm dismissing the idea out of hand... I wouldn't be surprised if he could have a competitive series up and going in 18 months.  There's plenty of tracks available.  A tweak to the rules allowing for customer chassis to start.  I don't even know if F1 rules forbid the manufacturers from supplying identical engines to a second series.

[Scott]

Bernie would be dead before the big teams could ever agree on anything.  Just stirring the pot as he likes to every few months.

[Calman]

Well, we have F1 and recently, FE, so maybe now, Bernie wants a FBE?? 

Best Regards,
Cal