Ecclestone questioned in Portugal after a shotgun was found on his private jet; once controlled F1’s commercial rights and led Brabham racing team.
Drivers have criticised 2026 regulations that split power 50/50 between internal combustion and electrical units, saying energy-management rules have forced slower, less exciting racing. Lando Norris has said commercial aims — and manufacturers such as Audi entering the sport — have driven the changes, and drivers say they have had little say in rulemaking.
Former Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone has surrendered a firearm after he arrived from Switzerland at Tires Aerodrome, Cascais. Portuguese police have seized the weapon as authorities investigate permissions and import rules. Ecclestone has said he was en route to a clay-pigeon competition and that paperwork was not in order.