Originally Posted By: Brad_C
There are some odd rumours flying about with regards to the potential sale of F1 again and Bernie was being his usual cryptic and deflecting self. It may happen as early as tomorrow, or it might not happen at all. Lots of speculation and nothing firm, but that was what seemed to have Martin a bit jumpy.
Thanks. I only found a tiny clip on Youtube that didn't show the full pre-race interview with him, but showed stuff after the race with Bernie. It would appear that Martin is a bit of a Bernie fan, which would explain it, as you indicate. He said something to the effect, after Bernie was gone, during the post race, that it could be the end of Bernie, and to be careful what one wishes for, because one just might get it.
whip: I know this must be terribly hard on Bernie. He's only 85, and could have been on the cusp of unemployment, and I know he's living paycheque to paycheque, with a net worth of only a few billion dollars. It must be really difficult.
In all seriousness, Bernie said they're keeping him for another three years. You have to give the man credit. Whatever he does in life, he acts as if he's never going to die. The trust funds he set up for his wife, ex-wives, and children seem to be more geared to keeping them out of his hair than they are to plan for his eventual demise.