Published 12:57 IST, July 3rd 2020

Bernie Ecclestone's net worth, house and yacht after ex-F1 mogul becomes father at 89

Former F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone announced the birth of his son on Wednesday. Here's a look at the 89-year-old's net worth, real estate and other luxuries.

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Former F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone became a far for fourth time after his wife gave birth to baby boy Ace on Wednesday. 89-year-old alrey has five grandchildren and is currently in Switzerland isolating with his wife Fabiana Flosi amidst coronavirus pandemic. F1 supremo has been credited with turning Formula 1 from a niche racing competition to a global phenomenon over his career spanning almost 40 years. Here's a look at Bernie Ecclestone net worth, Bernie Ecclestone house and birth of his son Ace. 

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Bernie Ecclestone net worth

According to Forbes, Bernie Ecclestone Net Worth figure approximately stands at an astonishing $3.2 billion as per ir real-time calculation. former F1 chief gave up top job in 2017 when Liberty Media bought F1 for $4.4 billion.  Ecclestone owns 5.3% of Formula 1 Racing and took control of F1's governance, lording over industry despite selling most of his stake in late 1990s. 89-year-old started his career as a race driver before an accident meant that he shifted his focus, managing and acquiring many teams before eventually gaining more and more Formula 1 assets to become its President and CEO. 

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Bernie Ecclestone net worth: Bernie Ecclestone house and or assets

Bernie Ecclestone's son Ace will be heir to a £2.5 billion fortune and will also inherit former F1 chief's incredible real estate empire. 89-year-old has built a property empire across globe and previously owned an astonishing home in Kensington Park Gardens, London. Bernie Ecclestone house in Kensington Park Gardens overlooked mansion where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stayed in before dropping ir royal titles.

former F1 chief sold house for a whopping £57 million when ex-wife Slavica Rić reportedly refused to move in. Since his ousting by Liberty Media, Ecclestone has relocated to Switzerland and calls a £23 million ski chalet his 'home'. Bernie Ecclestone house been part of  family for past 20 years and h high-profile neighbours in Italian fashion designer Valentino and director Roman Polanski. mansion holds sentimental value for 89-year-old and Bernie Ecclestone's wife, as y exchange ir vows re in 2012. 

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Bernie Ecclestone net worth: Bernie Ecclestone yacht and or luxuries

 F1 supremo has a habit of travelling in style and reportedly owns a fleet of private jets and a private yacht. Amongst his prized possessions is  Dassault Falcon 7X, worth a massive £40 million according to Sun. jet seats 12 passengers, ensuring uncompromising cabin comfort and has a range of 5,950 nautical miles. Ecclestone also owns a £30 million yacht 'Petara', named after his two daughters Petra and Tamara. Petara can accommodate 12 guests and has a spacious modern interior designed by Studio Celeste Dell’Anna and flaunts a cruise speed of 16 knots.

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(Image Credits: Dassault Aviation, Fabiana Ecclestone Instagram)

12:57 IST, July 3rd 2020