The owner of the commercial rights of Formula One (F1), Bernie Ecclestone made ​​busy with the acquisition of ownership of F1 racing by media tycoon businessman from the United States, Rupert Murdoch. Reportedly Autosport, Thursday (05/05/2011), Murdoch's efforts to take over F1 not kidding.

Murdoch to build partnerships with EXOR, one of the owners of 30% stake in Fiat, the parent company of Ferrari. This news also seems not just a mere figment. In a statement EXOR, Murdoch's media business group has been holding them to explore the possibility of acquiring F1.

"EXOR, one of the largest companies in Europe with a registered investment and News Corporation, the global media group to make sure we are in a stage to explore the possibility of creating a consortium with a view to formulating a long-term plan programs for the development of F1, for the benefit of participants and fans, "the statement EXOR.

"Over the coming weeks, EXOR and News CORPORATION minorities will approach potential partners and key figure in this sport. However, there is no certainty that this will mengerah on approach to buy F1 today, "continued the statement.

In response, Eccelestone firmly F1 will not sell, especially to the corporate media. Why?

"It looks like someone who tries to see whether they can produce it (money). All people involved in this case, they become victims and said, 'We can make this happen and I am sure I can do it and then what they do is, keep still get the revenue, "said Ecclestone.

"We're also not going to sell to media companies because it will narrow the consolidation with other media companies," continued Ecclestone, who mengakhwatirkan F1 broadcasting monopoly if the acquisition by media companies.