Champion Quote by Bernie Ecclestone
![“Bernie [Ecclestone] is the commercial rights holder so the more outgoing the champion is, the better. Of course. I also do think about our sport and want to make an effort - but in my own way. I am Nico [Rosberg] and not Lewis [Hamilton]!” quote by Bernie Ecclestone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/15c/bernie-ecclestone-8452_champion_bernie-ecclestone-is-the-commercial-righ_2948.jpg)
“Bernie [Ecclestone] is the commercial rights holder so the more outgoing the champion is, the better. Of course. I also do think about our sport and want to make an effort - but in my own way. I am Nico [Rosberg] and not Lewis [Hamilton]!”
About This Quote
The speaker emphasizes that a charismatic champion boosts commercial value, yet asserts personal autonomy in pursuing the sport on his own terms, distinguishing himself from more marketable peers.
In simple terms: Charisma drives revenue, but personal style matters.
Key Takeaway
Balance fame with authenticity.
Themes
commercialism
individualism
branding
sporting culture
Mood
defiant
pragmatic
confident
Type
statement
reflection
When to use this quote
- negotiating sponsorships
- crafting a public image
- differentiating from rivals
- managing media expectations
Key Concepts
personal agency
market dynamics
identity
competition
Practical Applications
- personal branding
- strategic positioning
Questions to Reflect On
- How can athletes maintain authenticity while maximizing market appeal?
- What trade‑offs arise when personal style conflicts with commercial expectations?
![“If we didn't have Nico [Rosberg] and Lewis [Hamilton] in those cars - there's one or two guys down the field who in those cars would have delivered the same.” quote by Bernie Ecclestone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aa7/bernie-ecclestone-8452_car_if-we-didn-t-have-nico-rosberg-and-lewis_2939078.jpg)
![“Nico [Rosberg] is not seeking the limelight as Lewis [Hamilton] does. Lewis wants to be famous.” quote by Bernie Ecclestone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/be9/bernie-ecclestone-8452_doe_nico-rosberg-is-not-seeking-the-limeligh_2523573.jpg)
![“I am happy that we have somebody like Lewis [Hamilton]. I also couldn't be like Lewis. I don't like gold jewelry!” quote by Bernie Ecclestone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3cc/bernie-ecclestone-8452_gold_i-am-happy-that-we-have-somebody-like-le_1184844.jpg)
![“I think I would find it easier to talk with Nico [Rosenberg] than Lewis [Hamilton], as Lewis is into things that are very distant to me.” quote by Bernie Ecclestone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/93e/bernie-ecclestone-8452_easier_i-think-i-would-find-it-easier-to-talk-w_1064460.jpg)
![“Lewis [Hamilton] is a hero in the UK. The British love Formula One. Sebastian (Vettel) is also not doing much for F1. People hardly recognize him on the street.” quote by Bernie Ecclestone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c2f/bernie-ecclestone-8452_british_lewis-hamilton-is-a-hero-in-the-uk-the-b_858109.jpg)
![“There is no recipe for that. Both [Nico Rosenberg and Lewis Hamilton] are very likely equally talented in the car, so the fight between the two happens between the ears - in the head.” quote by Bernie Ecclestone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07a/bernie-ecclestone-8452_car_there-is-no-recipe-for-that-both-nico-ro_676896.jpg)
![“Generally I still believe that Lewis [Hamilton] is the best champion that we have had in a long, long time. He manages to get to all different walks of life: red carpet, fashion business, and music - you name it.” quote by Bernie Ecclestone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dec/bernie-ecclestone-8452_believe_generally-i-still-believe-that-lewis-ham_382395.jpg)
![“But when it comes to F1 I am a huge Lewis [Hamilton] fan because he is a super promoter of the sport. From a pure business aspect - sorry Nico if I have to say this - you are not so good for my business.” quote by Bernie Ecclestone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ddf/bernie-ecclestone-8452_aspect_but-when-it-comes-to-f1-i-am-a-huge-lewi_247634.jpg)
![“[Donald] Trump would want to cosy up to him for sure, and he'd be right to do that. Which would be good for the world.” quote by Bernie Ecclestone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/394/bernie-ecclestone-8452_be-good_donald-trump-would-want-to-cosy-up-to-hi_503823.jpg)
![“[Donald] Trump, I think, is the sort of guy that if he maybe thought he'd made a little bit of a mistake, would find a way out, he wouldn't want to say, "Well, that's what I've done and I'm sticking to it, and I don't give a damn." Which is what the other people in America would be like.” quote by Bernie Ecclestone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fce/bernie-ecclestone-8452_america_donald-trump-i-think-is-the-sort-of-guy_557711.jpg)
![“Probably when I gave things to Slavica [ Ecclestone], you know the shares of the company, and things like that. And she put it all in trust and the trust sold the shares. Um, would I turn the clock back if I could and so I still owned the company completely? Probably yes. It probably wasn't a good…” quote by Bernie Ecclestone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/874/bernie-ecclestone-8452_business_probably-when-i-gave-things-to-slavica-e_661596.jpg)
