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F1 ringmaster pokes fun at teams in his Christmas card

Bernie Ecclestone has pulled no punches in his infamous personalised Christmas card.

This year's card shows outgoing FIA president Max Mosley, BMW's Mario Theissen and Toyota's John Howett setting sail into the sunset, while the rival team bosses wave farewell.

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Another boat is also in the water, carrying a rocket launcher-toting Flavio Briatore and a pirate flag. Several sharks are also in the water.

In the background Ecclestone can be seen sitting in a lifeguard's station with a Baywatch-style floatation device at the ready.

Ecclestone's Christmas card's have recently tackled some of F1's biggest scandals head on: in 2007 Ron Dennis was pictured being handed a present by former chief designer Mike Coughlan, while last year the cartoon showed Mosley whipping team principals.

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