Amount Quote by Bernie Ecclestone
![“[Olympics] obviously, is not the easiest thing to do, and nobody makes any money out of. Yet, for the small amount of money they could [invest] in a Formula One race, they don't want to do it.” quote by Bernie Ecclestone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6cf/bernie-ecclestone-8452_amount_olympics-obviously-is-not-the-easiest-th_2890439.jpg)
“[Olympics] obviously, is not the easiest thing to do, and nobody makes any money out of. Yet, for the small amount of money they could [invest] in a Formula One race, they don't want to do it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business discussion on sports investment
Investing small amounts in high‑cost ventures like Formula One is often avoided despite potential profit.
In simple terms: Small investments in costly sports are often ignored.
Key Takeaway
Weigh risk versus reward before investing.
Themes
risk
investment
sports business
Mood
pragmatic
critical
Type
business
strategic
When to use this quote
- sponsorship decisions
- budget allocation
- event planning
Key Concepts
economics
strategic planning
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the potential profit worth the investment?
- What alternatives exist for smaller investors?
A Different Perspective
High‑cost sports may not yield proportional returns.
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![“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)
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![“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)
