Ecclestone stopped by police for taking shotgun into Portugal

Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says he was stopped by officials at an airport in Portugal after arriving with a shotgun he intended to use in a clay pigeon shooting competition.

September 7, 2026 at 05:40 PM Original source

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"I was going to take part in a clay pigeon shooting competition in Portugal."

— Bernie Ecclestone , Executive

"What can I do for you?"

— Bernie Ecclestone , Executive

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Bernie EcclestoneExecutive

Former Formula 1 boss known for running the sport for nearly 40 years until 2017.

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brazil Cascais, Portugal Switzerland

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Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says he was stopped by officials at an airport in Portugal after arriving with a shotgun he intended to use in a clay pigeon shooting competition.

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