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Bernie Ecclestone, 95, Embraces Quieter Life, Says Flavio Briatore Is His Last Close Friend

He signals a reset through a yacht sale plus the transfer of his 69-car collection.

Overview

  • He marked his 95th birthday quietly in Gstaad with wife Fabiana and their five-year-old son, Ace, and now splits time between Switzerland and Brazil.
  • Ecclestone says he still watches every Formula 1 race and practice session, despite stepping back from running the sport.
  • The couple describe a structured approach to parenting Ace with limited screen time during the week and firm homework routines.
  • He confirms selling a large yacht recently, with a smaller vessel also listed for sale, described as practical given minimal use.
  • Earlier this year he sold his 69-car Grand Prix collection to Red Bull heir Mark Mateschitz, following a 2023 UK tax case that ended with a large back-tax payment and a suspended sentence.