Bernie Ecclestone isn’t currently present in China for the grand prix as he currently resides in Germany for questioning over the alleged payments to German banker, Gerhard Gribkowsky.
The F1 supremo is cooperating with German authorities over the investigation into payments received by Gribowsky, to the tune of £30 million ($50m), for the sale of F1 to CVC in 2006.
A statement from Ecclestone’s office confirms his assistance in the case, against the now jailed banker.
“I have been cooperating with the State Prosecution Office’s investigation of the affairs of Dr Gribkowsky since the outset,” it read.
“When I was informed that there was a first suspicion in relation to my perceived involvement in the matter, I went to see the Senior State Prosecutor and her team in Munich earlier this month to clear up any allegations against me.”
The 80-year-old has always denied any involvement and he believes the authorities will agree with this once the investigation is over.
“I am confident that when the full facts have been established, I will be exonerated of blame for any wrongdoing,” the statement concluded.
