Former F1 'boss' arrested with shotgun at Tires Aerodrome
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Former F1 'boss' arrested with shotgun at Tires Aerodrome

Record7 September 2026 at 14:05

Bernie Ecclestone, former chief executive of Formula 1, was arrested at Tires Aerodrome in Portugal when he landed from a private jet. The arrest occurred during a routine operation carried out by the authorities.

During the operation, a shotgun was found in Ecclestone's possession, which led to his arrest. The former Formula 1 boss, 93 years old, was on board a private aircraft when he was intercepted upon arrival at the aerodrome.

The Portuguese authorities carried out the arrest during the routine check. The case involves the former British sports businessman, known for being the face of Formula 1 for decades, now facing this legal situation in Portuguese territory.

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