Ability Quote by Bernie Ecclestone
![“Let's be realistic about that. I think Mercedes when it started the engine [development] didn't have a budget. It spent. And then lots of teams don't and can't. I mean Red Bull, for example, that won four world championships, didn't know the word "budget", and it's a case that it hadn't got the…” quote by Bernie Ecclestone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/490/bernie-ecclestone-8452_ability_let-s-be-realistic-about-that-i-think-me_2697353.jpg)
“Let's be realistic about that. I think Mercedes when it started the engine [development] didn't have a budget. It spent. And then lots of teams don't and can't. I mean Red Bull, for example, that won four world championships, didn't know the word "budget", and it's a case that it hadn't got the ability to have the engine that it should have had. Because somebody else [Mercedes] had the engine, wouldn't let them have it, because they didn't want competition.”
About This Quote
The speaker critiques how lack of budget and control over technology, like engines, can hinder competition in motorsports.
In simple terms: Budget constraints and tech control limit fair competition.
Key Takeaway
Ensure equal access to technology for fair contests.
Themes
sports
competition
budget
technology
fairness
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
critical
explanatory
When to use this quote
- team management
- regulatory bodies
- engine development
- sports sponsorship
Key Concepts
resource allocation
competitive balance
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms can enforce equitable tech sharing?
- How do budgets shape competitive dynamics?
A Different Perspective
Complex market forces also affect competition beyond budgets.
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