Police question Bernie Ecclestone over shotgun in Portugal
Portuguese authorities questioned former Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone after finding an undocumented shotgun on his private jet. Ecclestone said the firearm was intended for a clay-pigeon shooting competition. The Guardian and BBC RSS reports said he was stopped at an airport but did not describe any charge, seizure or restriction on his travel.
Why it matters
The incident places a prominent former motorsport executive under scrutiny from Portuguese authorities.
Sources
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Part of the September 8, 2026 brief.