Is Bernie Ecclestone A-List?
No — Bernie Ecclestone is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1996
Secures TV Rights Control
Lost A-list status in 2020
Dropped to B tier — Charged with Fraud
Ranking Timeline
Brabham Team Ownership
Becomes the owner of the Brabham Formula One team.
Founds Formula One Group
Establishes the Formula One Group, consolidating commercial rights.
Secures TV Rights Control
Gains control over Formula One's TV rights, growing revenues exponentially.
Alpha Prema Acquisition
Acquires Alpha Prema, strengthening control over F1.
Steps Down from F1 Role
Steps down as CEO of Formula One Group, ending decades of control.
Charged with Fraud
Faces fraud charges impacting his reputation and net worth slightly.
Motorsport Legend, Elder Statesman
Remains an influential figure in motorsport despite reduced role.
Last updated: February 25, 2026