Bernie Ecclestone, 95 years old, was arrested at Tires airfield in Portugal for illegal possession of a shotgun. The former Formula 1 boss had just landed at the location when he was intercepted by authorities with the weapon.
Ecclestone, who is a historic figure in motorsport and for decades was the powerful figure of Formula 1, was held at the airfield after the discovery of the shotgun. The exact circumstances of the arrest and the reasons why he was transporting the weapon have not yet been fully clarified.
The case is being handled by Portuguese authorities, who proceeded with the arrest of the magnate at the airfield itself. No further details were revealed about the type of shotgun found or about any intentions Ecclestone may have had with the weapon.
