Red Bull heir buys Bernie Ecclestone’s multimillion-dollar collection of historic F1 cars (X @autosport)
Mark Mateschitz, son of the Red Bull founder and heir to the brand, has purchased a valuable collection of 69 historic Formula 1 cars that belonged to Bernie Ecclestone, former head of the sport.
The deal, announced at the end of 2024, included vehicles driven by legends such as Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, Nelson Piquet and Niki Lauda, with the lot valued at approximately 646 million USD. Ecclestone emphasized that he was not only looking for financial return, but for a buyer committed to preserving the legacy of these cars.
Ecclestone, 94 years old and former owner of the Brabham team, kept the cars in a hangar at Biggin Hill Airfield near London, away from the public. In statements to Reuters, he said the sale ensured a “good home” for the vehicles, with hopes that they would be displayed in a museum for fans to enjoy.
Mateschitz confirmed that he plans to exhibit the collection, although the details have not yet been defined. Additionally, the Red Bull heir expressed interest in expanding the collection by acquiring more iconic cars in the future.
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Bernie Ecclestone has put his private F1 car collection up for auction 👀
Described as ‘the most important race car collection in the world’, the 69 machines are estimated to be worth £500m 💰 pic.twitter.com/F3bIITVp8X
— Autosport (@autosport) December 2, 2024
