http://www.f1reader.com Mon, 23 Jun 2025 01:02:26 +0200 [GPfans.com] Art is always a subjective topic, but I think we can all agree that this Michael Schumacher poster is an absolute beauty. It's been designed by UK-based artist Crooked Cartoon - aka Alex Sylt - in aid of the Zoom Auction and the Keep Fighting Foundation. http://www.f1reader.com/news/you-could-own-this-amazing-michael-schumacher-poster-211839 news:211839 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 11:39:04 +0100 [Pitpass.com] Christian Sylt reveals that creditors of the stricken Manor team are getting just 1.3 pence in the Pound. http://www.f1reader.com/news/manor-creditors-to-get-1-3p-in-the-pound-117310 news:117310 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 10:48:05 +0100 [Pitpass.com] Christian Sylt clears up a an obvious misunderstanding following the talk of a bid for F1's parent company Delta Topco. http://www.f1reader.com/news/the-puzzling-case-of-delta-prefco-91765 news:91765 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 11:06:04 +0100 [F1Zone.net] 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," the Italian said recently. "I would not be surprised if the rule is soon abolished." However, Ecclestone has told F1 business journalist Christian... http://www.f1reader.com/news/ecclestone-devised-039-double-points-039-to-help-ferrari-91674 news:91674 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 07:18:06 +0100 [Pitpass.com] Business Editor Christian Sylt ponders the question of why didn't prosecutors in Germany await the result of the case against Bernie Ecclestone in the UK before proceeding with their case. http://www.f1reader.com/news/the-curious-timing-of-the-announcement-of-the-case-against-bernie-ecclestone-90618 news:90618 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 11:06:08 +0100 [Pitpass.com] As the Grand Prix of America becomes the only proposed event in the 64-year history of F1 to be dropped from the calendar twice, Business Editor, Chris Sylt wonders if it will ever happen. http://www.f1reader.com/news/will-there-ever-be-a-grand-prix-in-new-jersey-89998 news:89998 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 18:24:05 +0100 [Pitpass.com] Tonight the prestigious British Journalism Awards take place in London, and Pitpass is represented by business editor Christian Sylt who has been short-listed for Sports Journalist of the Year. http://www.f1reader.com/news/sylt-shoots-himself-in-the-foot-88738 news:88738 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 20:06:05 +0100 [Pitpass.com] Business editor Chris Sylt reveals that Mercedes' F1 team injected a massive £200m into the UK economy last year. http://www.f1reader.com/news/mercedes-f1-team-fuels-200m-investment-in-the-uk-85871 news:85871 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 10:12:13 +0100 [Pitpass.com] In an interview with business editor Christian Sylt, having seen the movie Rush, Bernie Ecclestone said "the guy who plays Niki was very, very, very good. But nobody could play James". http://www.f1reader.com/news/james-would-have-livened-up-rush-says-ecclestone-81389 news:81389 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 20:24:04 +0200 [Pitpass.com] Following the claim that prior to the Infinity 'deal' Lotus F1 Team was 100% owned by an investment vehicle of Genii Capital, business editor Christian Sylt reveals that this was not the case. http://www.f1reader.com/news/lotus-documents-reveal-property-investor-owns-2-of-the-team-80826 news:80826 Sun, 25 Aug 2013 10:48:05 +0200 [Pitpass.com] Business editor Christian Sylt sheds further light on the problems facing New Jersey's Grand Prix of America as well as dispelling talk of F1 investing in the event. http://www.f1reader.com/news/documents-reveal-that-f1-has-not-invested-in-new-jersey-race-80825 news:80825 Sun, 25 Aug 2013 10:18:05 +0200 [Pitpass.com] In possession of the 256-page indictment which has not been seen by any UK media outlet until now, business editor Christian Sylt reveals the key claims against Bernie Ecclestone and the questions that they raise. http://www.f1reader.com/news/indictment-against-ecclestone-raises-big-questions-80224 news:80224 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 08:24:05 +0200 [Pitpass.com] Business editor Chris Sylt reveals that the sport's tax arrangements aren't the only cost-cutting trick F1 has up its sleeve. http://www.f1reader.com/news/cvc-drives-down-f1-debt-costs-79337 news:79337 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 11:06:04 +0200 [Pitpass.com] Business editor Chris Sylt reveals that Williams has signed yet another sponsorship deal - this time with American telecoms firm ShoreTel. It is a well-timed deal. http://www.f1reader.com/news/williams-connects-with-telecoms-firm-shoretel-76617 news:76617 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 09:42:06 +0200 [F1Zone.net] Most Formula One teams have deals in place with Pirelli beyond 2013, according to a respected correspondent. Bernie Ecclestone told F1 business journalist Christian Sylt last week that the organisation he leads – commercial rights holder Formula One Management – has “a contract with Pirelli for next year”. But the F1 chief executive added: “Pirelli [...] http://www.f1reader.com/news/most-teams-have-2014-deals-with-pirelli-76296 news:76296 Mon, 24 Jun 2013 09:24:09 +0200 [F1Zone.net] Lotus has recorded the biggest financial loss in motor racing history, according to F1 business journalist Christian Sylt. A report in the Telegraph said the Enstone based team’s latest accounts show an almost $86 million loss for 2012, due to declining sponsorship. “No other F1 team filing publicly-available accounts has ever lost as much money,” [...] http://www.f1reader.com/news/money-and-driver-trouble-for-lotus-74574 news:74574 Mon, 27 May 2013 09:36:16 +0200 [F1Zone.net] F1 team Lotus has reportedly sold a $1.5 million stake to a British property investor. Writing in the Telegraph, F1 business journalist Christian Sylt said the buyer is Andrew Ruhan, who bought a 2 per cent stake from team owner Genii Capital. Genii’s Gerard Lopez confirmed that Ruhan is “a friend and a business partner [...] http://www.f1reader.com/news/lotus-sells-team-stake-mercedes-on-f1-board-73467 news:73467 Mon, 13 May 2013 11:12:10 +0200 [Pitpass.com] Chris Sylt dismisses claims in the German media, or at least a section of it, that Bernie Ecclestone is to be charged with paying a bribe to Formula One’s former chairman Gerhard Gribkowsky. http://www.f1reader.com/news/gribkowsky-rumours-raise-big-questions-73274 news:73274 Sun, 12 May 2013 11:30:09 +0200 [Pitpass.com] Business editor Christian Sylt reveals that government-owned bank Lloyds has sold its 25.3% stake in the Marussia F1 team to, er... Marussia, the Russian sports car manufacturer. http://www.f1reader.com/news/lloyds-sells-25-stake-in-marussia-72130 news:72130 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:48:07 +0200 [Pitpass.com] Pitpass Business Editor Chris Sylt reveals that Bernie Ecclestone advised Sky to distribute free receiver boxes restricted to picking up F1 in order to drive conversion rates to its full service and increase viewing figures. http://www.f1reader.com/news/ecclestone-reveals-free-sky-f1-plan-71361 news:71361 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 21:48:06 +0200 [Pitpass.com] Last month Pitpass' business editor Christian Sylt broke the news that Andrew Ruhan, one of Britain's wealthiest property developers, had joined the board of the Lotus F1 team. The latest revelation isn't quite as positive. http://www.f1reader.com/news/director-of-lotus-f1-sued-for-100m-70729 news:70729 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:36:05 +0200 [Pitpass.com] Bernie Ecclestone has revealed precisely how jailed German banker Gerhard Gribkowsky managed to extract £27.5m from him and, explaining to Chris Sylt, it's all about Paul Ricard... http://www.f1reader.com/news/ecclestone-reveals-secret-of-the-27-5m-tax-threat-70127 news:70127 Sun, 24 Mar 2013 21:06:07 +0100 [F1Zone.net] Bernie Ecclestone has revealed he wants to push out F1′s already bustling calendar to 22 races in 2014. This year, with New Jersey’s demise, the schedule has dropped from its original 20 grands prix to just nineteen. But Russia is joining the action next season, and F1 business journalist Christian Sylt wrote in a City [...] http://www.f1reader.com/news/ecclestone-wants-22-race-calendar-in-2014-68357 news:68357 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:30:08 +0100 [Pitpass.com] Pirelli Motorsport boss Paul Pirelli, rising star, GP3 champion, Mitch Evans and Business Editor Chris Sylt join Mat Coch and Chris Balfe for the latest Pitpass Podcast. And then there’s Tim and Paddy! http://www.f1reader.com/news/the-pitpass-podcast-is-now-avaialable-67953 news:67953 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:12:31 +0100 [Pitpass.com] Amidst growing confusion as to exactly how TV viewing figures are arrived at, Pitpass business editor Christian Sylt explains all. http://www.f1reader.com/news/the-truth-behind-f1-039-s-viewing-figures-67647 news:67647 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:54:20 +0100 [Forumula1.com] Owner CVC looks set to proceed with the floatation of formula one later this year, according to F1 business journalist Christian Sylt. Late last year, Sylt said CVC had decided to continue to delay the planned Singapore floatation until ... http://www.f1reader.com/news/f1-to-proceed-with-float-in-october-source-67387 news:67387 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:33:14 +0100 [Pitpass.com] Bernie Ecclestone thinks it unlikely that Ross Brawn will stay at Mercedes. "They have got Toto there and they have got Niki. That will probably be enough," he told Pitpass business editor Chris Sylt. http://www.f1reader.com/news/ecclestone-fuels-talk-of-brawn-exit-66386 news:66386 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:00:10 +0100 [Pitpass.com] Much has been written about the fact that Formula One does not have a current Concorde Agreement, it is even claimed that the sport would have to drop the FIA name from its title. Pitpass business editor Christian Sylt sets the record straight. http://www.f1reader.com/news/why-there-will-be-no-change-to-f1-if-the-concorde-agreement-isn-039-t-signed-66038 news:66038 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:06:10 +0100 [Pitpass.com] This is your chance to win a copy of the unique book, the brainchild of Pitpass Business Editor Chris Sylt, which sees Formula One through the eyes of the drivers, team owners and key personalities. http://www.f1reader.com/news/competition-win-a-copy-of-zoom-through-the-eyes-of-formula-one-64480 news:64480 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:54:07 +0100 [Pitpass.com] Though the talk in India focussed on Lotus, Pitpass business editor Chris Sylt reveals that not only is Marussia looking at getting new investors on board it is already in talks with some of them. http://www.f1reader.com/news/marussia-in-talks-with-new-investors-61068 news:61068 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:48:04 +0100