Bernie Ecclestone has described Ferrari as F1s version of The Rolling Stones while defending the premium paid to the Scuderia in recognition of their status as F1s oldest team. The F1 supremo likened the Italian marque to the music group as a report was published detailing the payments set to be made to each team for their performances last season.According to Autosport, Ferrari will receive $192m for their results in 2015 - more than any other team. Mercedes, who beat Ferrari to last years Constructors Championship, collected the second-highest amount, $171m.By contrast, Manor, who finished bottom of the standings, are understood to receive $47m.The F1s prize-giving model has been criticised in recent years for being disproportionate and last September was the subject of a wider complaint made by Force India and Sauber to the European Union. Speaking to Sky Sports F1 at the Bahrain GP, Ecclestone said he would not have any qualms if the near $1 billion prize pot was divided up differently in future - although suggested Ferrari is Formula 1 and still warranted a special status.As far as weve concerned, this year we will pay the teams collectively close on a billion dollars, Ecclestone said. Chinese GP on Sky TV times and full schedule for the Chinese GP on Sky Sports So it really wouldnt make any difference to us who gets that money. No difference at all.If its shared equally its alright. If its shared in a way like Ferrari benefit a bit because theyve been racing a lot longer than anybody else. And in the end, Ferrari is Formula 1, so they should be [paid more].If we were pop people Id want to have The Rolling Stones because theyre the number one. Ted Kravitz interviews F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone on F1 Qualifying and other topics Ahead of the last Concorde Agreement expiring at the end of 2012, and an aborted F1 flotation on the Singapore Stock Exchange, the teams signed bilateral commercial agreements with Ecclestone which tied them to the sport until 2020.FIA president Jean Todt made clear in Bahrain the sports structures, including its complex system of governance, could not be changed until the start of the next decade when those agreements expired.Although F1s smaller teams have increasingly struggled to survive in recent years, with Caterham and HRT going to the wall, Ecclestone said ever since Ive been in Formula 1 its been like that.Its a little bit difficult, but if we could change those things, for sure, he said when quizzed about revenue distribution. Every race live in 2016 Sky Sports F1 brings you every race live in 2016. Fast and easy online upgrade - click here Also See: Formula 1 gossip column Vettel leads driver qualy anger Martin Prado Jersey .C. - The Panthers will be without starting defensive tackle Star Lotulelei for Saturday nights NFC divisional playoff game against Seattle after undergoing surgery Wednesday to repair a broken bone in his foot. Starlin Castro Jersey . The appointment of Boullier continues the behind-the-scenes restructuring at McLaren, who recently brought back former team principal Ron Dennis as its new chief executive. http://www.marlinsteamproshop.com/Marlin...ez-Kids-Jersey/. -- The Chicago Bears agreed Tuesday to a one-year contract with defensive lineman Israel Idonije and are bringing him back for a second stint. Brad Ziegler Jersey . Mike Vecchione tied it at 2 with 4:01 left in the first, Saskatoon native Eli Lichtenwald gave the Dutchman the lead 57 seconds later, and Daniel Ciampini capped the spree with 2:57 to go. Nick Wittgren Jersey . The Laval Rouge et Or defensive back/kick-returner gained the invitation following his showing Sunday at an NFL regional combine in Baltimore.TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs recalled forward Carter Ashton and goaltender Drew MacIntyre from their American Hockey League affiliate on Tuesday. Ashton, 23, has registered three assists and 19 penalty minutes in 31 games with the Maple Leafs this season. The six-foot-three 215-pound winger has also played 24 games with the Toronto Marlies this season, collecting 23 points (16-7) with 30 penalty minutes.dddddddddddd. MacIntyre, 30, has appeared in one game for the Maple Leafs, stopping 14 shots in a relief effort March 23 at New Jersey. The six-foot-one 190-pound goaltender has a record of 27-13-5 with the Marlies this season. MacIntyre has a 2.49 goals-against average, .918 save percentage and one shutout in 46 games played. ' ' '