Bernie Ecclestone: 'Toto Wolff only wants to make money'

Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone walks in the paddock before the first practice session at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi on November 27, 2015
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Bernie Ecclestone hits out at the latest generation of F1 team chiefs, accusing them of caring most about money.

Bernie Ecclestone has hit out at the latest generation of F1 team chiefs, accusing them of caring most about money.

The billionaire and F1 supremo said that what sets himself, Ron Dennis and Sir Frank Williams apart from the latest bosses is that the main goal was not to get rich.

"We all made money but it wasn't our intention," he told reporters.

"The trouble today is we are getting people whose intention is solely to make money. Toto Wolff is probably the best example."

Ecclestone, 85, suggested that another problem is the current level of safety in F1, even though he said fewer fatalities these days is "good".

Yet he said what is lacking is the drama.

"When you have a big shunt like Fernando [Alonso's in Melbourne] we ought to put up big sheets around the scene, bring in the ambulance and take him away. A bit of showbiz. People like that," said Ecclestone.

The 2016 championship continues on Sunday with the Mexican Grand Prix.

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