'He hasn't got his head up his own arse'

Posted on 08/03/2010

Tamara Ecclestone, daughter of F1 supremo Bernie, showed a marked lack of tact in an interview with London giveaway Metro.

Revealing she had just ditched her role with Sky Italia as an F1 reporter, a job entirely unconnected with her father’s position in the sport, Ms Ecclestone said; “I just don't really want to work in Formula One anymore. F1 was a safety net. I did quite enjoy it, but I've got a few lifestyle projects in the pipeline, and a few more modeling bits and endorsements and stuff."

Asked who she would like to win this season’s F1 championship, she said: “I'd really like to see Sebastian Vettel win, because he hasn't got his head up his own arse, unlike others mentioned previously.”

And Jenson Button who she once interviewed only to be interrupted mid flow when he answered his mobile? “I think he was really rude. And I also don't think he deserved to be world champion. There, I said it.”