Thursday, June 16, 2016

Bernie Ecclestone: F1 has clear conscience racing in Azerbaijan


BAKU, Azerbaijan - Bernie Ecclestone says Recipe One touches base in Azerbaijan during the current weekend's Amazing Prix of Europe with a reasonable inner voice, in spite of calls from human rights bunches for the game to hold fast against its hosts.

An agreement is set up to hold the race in the city of Azerbaijan's capital Baku for the following seven years, however the inaugural occasion this weekend has brought on worry among human rights bunches, including Absolution Universal. The gatherings have approached the game to highlight the nation's human rights record at the occasion, yet Ecclestone said he had not been persuaded by their contentions.

"The moment individuals let me know what human rights are, you can take a gander at how, why and when it applies," he said.

"I don't have a clue, the right to speak freely and things like that - I think you cause harm in many nations in the event that you are hostile to some administration or political individuals. Alternately truth be told anyone. So it is not exactly as simple as that."

Inquired as to whether F1 has a reasonable soul dashing in the nation, Ecclestone said: "Completely. 100 for each penny."

Ecclestone said he will listen to those contradicting the race, yet said he had likewise been conversing with the legislature about the circumstance.

"We are. Obviously. We've had affirmation from here that they are investigating these things keeping in mind we are here none of you folks will be stuck in an unfortunate situation and you can compose what you need."

The 85 year old anticipates that Baku will see out its agreement, in spite of worries that Azerbaijan's economy has been unfavorably influenced by a late drop in the worldwide cost of oil.

"It has just got seven years...but they have a choice. I think they have more risk of doing seven years than I have of doing seven years."

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