Bernard Charles Ecclestone (born 28 October 1930) is a British business magnate, motorsport executive and former racing driver. Widely known in journalism as the " F1 Supremo ", [a] Ecclestone founded the Formula One Group in 1987, [b] controlling the commercial rights to Formula One until 2017.

Mar 11, 2025 · Former F1 ringmaster Bernie Ecclestone has sold his entire collection of historic racing cars to Mark Mateschitz, son of the late Austrian Red Bull billionaire Dietrich.

Mar 12, 2012 · Formula One has too many daydreamers who need to take off their rose-tinted glasses and tighten their belts by spending less, according to commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Dec 26, 2024 · For 2024, Ecclestone has chosen a Christmas card featuring a cat enjoying a book, a glass of red wine and a cigar. Above the cat on the card the text following message can be read: ''I have found the road to happiness.''

Nov 17, 2018 · FORMULA One tycoon Bernie Ecclestone has got his eyes lasered at 88 — and told pals he wants to live until 120. The billionaire has also grown a goatee and bought a luxury party pad in Ibiza...

Mar 6, 2025 · EXCLUSIVE BY JONATHAN MCEVOY: After a private negotiation for an undisclosed fee, Red Bull billionaire Mark Mateschitz, a family friend of the Ecclestones, becomes the new owner of 69 Grand Prix cars.

Mar 3, 2025 · It's not known what the pair talked about when they met – possibly the 94-year-old's natty coloured glasses and arguably better trimmed beard than Horner – but it feels safe to assume that the new season's prospects came up at least once. READ MORE: Red Bull star confirms shock SPLIT as new partner revealed.

Nov 17, 2018 · END OF GURNY BERNIE Billionaire Formula One tycoon Bernie Ecclestone ditches his glasses and has laser eye surgery in a bid to reinvent himself at 88

6 days ago · Bernie Ecclestone car collection sold. Tom Hartley Jnr Ltd, a respected dealer in high-end historic cars, has brokered one of the biggest sales of all time, selling the 69-car collection of Bernie Ecclestone. ... Ultimately, the entire collection was sold to Mark Mateschitz, the billionaire son of Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz.

Apr 3, 2025 · At 94, Ecclestone looks as sprightly as ever. His motivation for selling the collection is twofold: he recognizes that, despite his long and rewarding life, it will inevitably come to a natural conclusion, and he also has a hefty tax bill to settle. Bernie sold his car collection in early March 2025 to Red Bull billionaire heir Mark Mateschitz.