Bernie Ecclestone Selling Rare F1 Car Collection

Bernie Ecclestone, the former Formula 1 chief at 94 years old, is selling his extensive collection of 69 racing cars, valued over £300 million, to prevent burdening his wife, Fabiana Flosi, with the responsibility posthumously. The collection spans 70 years of motorsport history, featuring iconic cars driven by legends such as Michael Schumacher, Niki Lauda, and Stirling Moss. Notable highlights include Schumacher's 2002 championship-winning Ferrari and the infamous BT46B 'Fan Car' raced by Lauda. Ecclestone emphasizes the importance of these cars as 'rare works of art' with significant race histories, asserting that they represent the pinnacle of the sport. The sale will be managed by Tom Hartley Jnr Ltd and will not involve public auctions, focusing instead on private buyers. Ecclestone expressed a desire to know the future of his cars, stating, 'After collecting and owning them for so long, I would like to know where they have gone.'