Bernie Ecclestone is a dad again - 65 years after his first child was born

The former F1 boss names his son Ace while his wife reveals the birth was over after just 25 minutes.

Thursday 2 July 2020 03:26, UK

Bernie Ecclestone, Chairman Emeritus of the Formula One Group, looks on in the Paddock with wife Fabiana before the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit on April 8, 2018 in Bahrain
Image: Bernie Ecclestone and his wife Fabiana
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Bernie Ecclestone has become a dad again at the age of 89 - after his wife gave birth to the billionaire's first son.

The former Formula One boss told Blick magazine: "We have a son named Ace. I am so proud."

And his wife Fabiana Flosi, 44, told the Swiss newspaper it was "all so easy", adding: "The birth was over after 25 minutes. I thank god."

Ecclestone already has three daughters with his previous partners.

Petra Ecclestone, Bernie Ecclestone and Tamara Ecclestone attend the inaugural fundraising dinner for The Petra Stunt Foundation in aid of PS Place at the Corinthia Hotel London on June 19, 2017 in London, England
Image: Petra Ecclestone (L) and Tamara Ecclestone (R) pictured with their father in 2017

His eldest, Deborah, 65, was born to his first wife Ivy Bamford before he had socialites Tamara, 35, and Petra, 31, with his second wife Slavica Radic.

Ecclestone announced the pregnancy back in April and told the PA news agency: "I don't see there's any difference between being 89 and 29.

"You've got the same problems I suppose. It's alright."

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Asked what kind of father he was going to be to his first son, he said: "We don't know, probably better than before, probably a bit more relaxed!"

Flosi, who got engaged to Ecclestone when she was 35 after meeting him while working for the Brazilian Grand Prix, has said she hopes the baby has no interest in Formula One.