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Luca di Montezemolo agreed behind closed doors that the controversial 'double points' innovation is necessary for formula one.
That is the claim of F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone, despite Ferrari president Montezemolo having claimed on record that he is opposed to the unpopular idea.
"It's too artificial. I would not be surprised if the rule is soon abolished," the Italian said recently.
However, Bernie Ecclestone has told F1 business journalist Christian Sylt this week that the 'double points' concept was designed specifically to help the sport's most famous team.
"He (Montezemolo) was talking about it and I said 'It is very simple why we got that (double points rule)'," Bernie Ecclestone is quoted by City A.M.
"'It is because you (Ferrari) aren't performing'," the 83-year-old recalled telling Montezemolo.
"'If you were doing what you should be doing there wouldn't be any need for it'. He (Montezemolo) said 'I know, I know'," Bernie Ecclestone added.
Luca di Montezemolo agreed behind closed doors that the controversial 'double points' innovation is necessary for formula one.
That is the claim of F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone, despite Ferrari president Montezemolo having claimed on record that he is opposed to the unpopular idea.
"It's too artificial. I would not be surprised if the rule is soon abolished," the Italian said recently.
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| Luca di Montezemolo and Bernie Ecclestone. (Photo: WRi2) |
However, Bernie Ecclestone has told F1 business journalist Christian Sylt this week that the 'double points' concept was designed specifically to help the sport's most famous team.
"He (Montezemolo) was talking about it and I said 'It is very simple why we got that (double points rule)'," Bernie Ecclestone is quoted by City A.M.
"'It is because you (Ferrari) aren't performing'," the 83-year-old recalled telling Montezemolo.
"'If you were doing what you should be doing there wouldn't be any need for it'. He (Montezemolo) said 'I know, I know'," Bernie Ecclestone added.