Bernie Ecclestone believes that Donald Trump is 'the best that the world can happen' – but Sir Keir Starmer and his Labor government are 'not clear enough' to be in power.
The Formula 1 -Mogul may push 94, but proved that he still has more than enough fuel in the tank to speak frankly about world politics.
Although not all endorsing the isolationist policy of the new US president and harsh capitalist tendencies, Ecclestone of his part explained that he is a fan of Trump, who secured a second term in the White House after his re -election last November.
Ecclestone described Trump as 'a dealer' and compared the US with a global company and said that the Republican politician is the right man who took the lead as 'Chief Executive'.
He added that, in view of half of the chance, Ecclestone would have liked to have had a partner with Trump when he started in his used car activities in Bexleyheath in the 1960s – because he is a huge admirer of his brash negotiating skills.
The couple almost worked together on launching the Grand Prix of America 15 years ago, but the project eventually failed after the two had not seen an eye to eye on certain aspects.
A certain obstacle was the insistence of the billionaire developer to promote his name to everything.
He told De Telegraaf: “I finally said to him:” You know what? All you have not asked to have your name on is toilet paper. '' '
Bernie Ecclestone believes that Donald Trump is 'the best that the world can happen' – but Sir Keir Starmer and his Labor government are 'not clear enough' to be in power. Displayed: The Formula 1 -Mogul with his wife, Fabiana
The Formula 1 -Mogul may push 94, but proved that he still has more than enough fuel in the tank to speak frankly about world politics
Ecclestone described Trump as 'a dealer' and compared the US with a worldwide company and said that the Republican politician is the right man who took the lead as his 'Chief Executive'
The Grand Prix of America, who never flourished, would have seen and ended in New York in New Jersey.
Despite the disappointment to never get the project off the starting line, Ecclestone Trump still keeps a high degree.
However, he shows much less warmth for current British leadership.
Ecclestone said from the prime minister and the labor government that it would be 'not difficult' for Trump to surpass them.
He explained that they might have good intentions, but miss the skill needed to run the country.
“The problem is that they don't know what they are doing. It is as if you employ a dentist if you are really looking for a heart specialist, “he said.
Away from politics, the former F1 boss has reserved at least part of its anger for Lewis Hamilton, who switched from Mercedes to Ferrari.
While Ecclestone expressed doubts about whether the 40-year-old praised driver will be retained titles, it was against Hamilton's fashion feeling that he took a harder wipe.
Trump and Ecclestone almost worked together in launching the Grand Prix of America 15 years ago, but the project failed after the two could not see an eye
Ecclestone paid £ 650 million in a fraud distribution in 2023 for not explaining a trust that had assets with a value of more than £ 416 million
And although he is considered a 'true fashion icon' by many in industry, Ecclestone explained frankly that he is not a 'fan'.
The Formula 1 -Mogul made the comments only a few months after he set up his amazing collection of historic Grand Prix cars.
Ecclestone revealed in December that he put his affairs in order, so that his 47-year-old Brazilian wife Fabiana does not lag behind the headache of dealing with his unique collection when he dies.
The car enthusiast has been compiled his collection since the early 1970s and is considered the most valuable meeting of his kind in the world.
There are 69 cars for sale, including the Ferraris of Michael Schumacher, Niki Lauda and those of the first world champion of Great -Britain, Mike Hawthorn in 1958.
A highlight is the red machine that Schumacher drove to the title in 2002. It is thought that it is worth more than £ 10 million.
Sir Stirling Moss's Vanwall VW10, which he rode 66 years ago to the first Constructors Championship of the team, is also for sale.
Ecclestone told The Daily Mail: 'I am 94 and with luck I may have a few years longer – who knows? – But I didn't want to ask Fabi what to do with it if I wasn't around anymore.
From Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Labor government, Ecclestone said that it would be 'not difficult' for Trump to surpass them
“I love all my cars, but maybe I should have done this five years ago, but so far I have never been busy with it.”
The collection also includes Brabham cars, belonging to the Ecclestone team that was owned by a vice-like commercial grip of the billion dollars a year sports-a rule that lasted more than four decades until the American conglomerate Liberty Media F1 bought for F1 for F1 £ 6.4 billion in 2017.
Tom Hartley JNR Ltd, one of the world's leading historical racing wagers, will carry out the sale. The cars are not auctioned, but are open to private buyers.
Ecclestone said: 'After I had gathered and own them for so long, I would like to know where they went.
'I have been gathering these cars for more than 50 years and I have only bought the best of any example. Other collectors have opted for sports cars, but my passion has always been Grand Prix cars.
'They are more important than every road car or other form of racing car. They are top of the sport. All mine have a fantastic racing districts and its rare artworks.
“I decided to continue them to new houses that will treat them as I have and to take care of them as precious works of art.”
Ecclestone, who paid £ 650 million in a fraud distribution in 2023 for not explaining a confidence that assets of more than £ 416 million, is now located in Gstaad, Switzerland, after he had left London about five years ago.
The Ecclestone collection includes the Red Ferrari Die Michael Schumacher (photo) in 2002 to the F1 world title
There are 69 cars for sale, including the Ferraris of iconic driver Niki Lauda (photo)
He also spends time on a Brazilian coffee farm-ter size of Monaco-in Ampara, 90 miles outside of Sao Paulo, a 25-minute helicopter ride from Guarulhos airport of the city.
He and Fabiana, his third wife, spent the first months of Covid-Lockdown with their now four-year-old son Ace, who is crazy. They count 600 cows and cattle and 18 horses under their abundance of animals and fish, including Koi carp.
A source near Ecclestone said: 'It is unlikely that his wife of daughters (Tamara and Petra) would like to be hardened by the sale of Bernie's cars.
“And, let's be honest, if Ace wanted to start his own collection at a certain moment in the fairly distant future, he would have the money to do this.”
