Qamar Nazir
At the astounding age of 89, legendary Formula One leader Bernie Ecclestone has once again become a parent, shocking the motorsport and celebrity communities. A new chapter was added to a life already full of high-octane success, scandal, and headlines when the business billionaire and his wife, 44-year-old Brazilian marketing specialist Fabiana Flosi
After the couple’s officials verified the baby Ace’s birth, it immediately made headlines throughout the world, evoking sentiments ranging from shock to joy. Ace is the name of our son. Ecclestone told the reporters in a brief statement, “I am so proud.” According to reports, Fabiana was healthy and doing well after giving birth in Switzerland, where the couple spends a portion of the year. Bernie now has four children, including his first son, to go along with his three girls from past partnerships.
Ecclestone’s return to parenthood at the age of 89 is causing some people to take notice, but those who know him aren’t shocked in the slightest. The millionaire has never seemed especially constrained by social norms, as his life has been characterized by breaking them. His acceptance of fatherhood at a later age is only one more change in gear in a lengthy and exciting journey.
After meeting in 2009 while negotiating a deal for Formula One, Fabiana and Bernie have been together for more than ten years. Despite being 45 years apart in age, the couple bonded fast and were married in 2012. It has frequently been said that Flosi, who was a cool, collected presence next to the renownedly astute and witty Ecclestone, gave his life stability and coziness. According to many who know the couple, they had secretly wished for a child for years before deciding to have one.
Ecclestone displayed his characteristic indifference about becoming a father once more in his late eighties in an interview conducted just before the kid was born. He remarked, “I don’t see any difference between being 29 and being 89.” “Your issues are the same. Simply put, I have more experience. He joked, “That’s what Fabiana is for,” in response to questions about diaper changes and restless nights.
According to people close to the family, Bernie is devoted to being a hands-on parent despite the humorous tone. A family acquaintance remarked, “He may make jokes about it, but he’s very happy about it.” He already thinks Ace is adorable. Over the years, Bernie has become more softer, and this young child has given him a sense of happiness that nothing else could.
Naturally, the birth has rekindled conversations about legacy, parenthood, and aging. Others have praised Ecclestone’s enthusiasm for life and the couple’s choice to start a family on their own terms, while others have chastised him for having a child at such a late age, citing the impending generational gap and potential health hazards.
In an earlier interview, Fabiana stated, “People will always talk.” However, love isn’t quantified in years. I’m deeply in love with Bernie, and we’re excited to raise our child together. That is the only thing that counts.
Despite differing opinions behind closed doors, Ecclestone’s oldest children, Deborah, Tamara, and Petra, are reportedly in favor of their father’s choice. One of the most noticeable aspects of the story is the age difference between Deborah, his eldest daughter, who is in her 60s, and newborn Ace. Due to their extravagant lifestyles and media appearances, Tamara and Petra—who have frequently been in the spotlight themselves—have generally kept quiet about their new half-brother.
The motorsports community has also responded to the news. Before resigning in 2017, Ecclestone controlled Formula One with an iron grip for decades. He is still a controversial but significant figure. Lewis Hamilton, one of the many current and former Formula One drivers who congratulated him, said, “It’s wild, but Bernie’s always been full of surprises.” I hope the best for him and his family.
According to many who have seen Bernie’s more compassionate side, Ace will probably grow up with a totally different version of the man who was previously regarded as Formula One’s most merciless negotiator. According to motorsport journalist Martin Brundle, “Bernie has always had a surprisingly sentimental side that doesn’t come out often.” “From now on, I wouldn’t be shocked if he spent more time at playgrounds than paddocks.”
Bernie Ecclestone joins the select few men who have fathered children far into their nineties as a result of the delivery. He now makes news with guys who have questioned conventional wisdom regarding aging and motherhood, such as Clint Eastwood, Robert De Niro, and Mick Jagger. Ecclestone, however, is not swayed by comparisons and is never one to follow the herd. He once said to a pal, “I don’t care what anyone says.” “Everything Ace needs will be there, including a father who is still capable of fighting.”
The world will surely watch with curiosity as baby Ace grows up under the care of two very different but incredibly devoted parents, even though his future is still up in the air. Fabiana is likely to take the lead in day-to-day parenting because she has mostly shunned the spotlight in favor of a more grounded living. But according to reports, Bernie has already started discussing “lessons in business and racing”—joking or not, it’s not impossible that a child may be prepared for the Formula One world.
But for the time being, the emphasis is on the delight of fresh starts and surprising phases. Bernie Ecclestone has once again changed the regulations in a time when growing older is sometimes viewed as a limitation. He’s demonstrating that life doesn’t have a stopwatch and that it’s never too late to start over with an infant in his arms, a loving wife by his side, and a playful sparkle in his eye.