Ever since the conclusion of Ecclestone’s trial for bribery, speculation has been building that his reign is coming to an end. First he was left off the board, with certain “conditions” placed on his return. Then the sport was engulfed in a financial crisis after the demise of Caterham and Marussia. The small teams left seem increasingly exasperated at Ecclestone’s handling of the affair and his frequent changes of position.