Bernie Ecclestone’s spouse has shared insights on how they handle parenting their five-year-old child, despite their substantial 46-year age gap. The ex-Formula One chief, now 95, and his 49-year-old partner reside in the peaceful Swiss town of Gstaad.
The couple welcomed their son in 2020 when Ecclestone was 89, marking a new phase in their lives after marrying eight years earlier. They now divide their time between the picturesque Swiss Alps and Fabiana’s native Brazil.
Flosi and Ecclestone have nurtured their son to be trilingual, with Ace fluent in Portuguese from his mother, English from his father, and Swiss German from attending the International Preschool in Gstaad.
In a recent conversation about their parenting dynamic with Bild, Fabiana discussed how they manage with a 95-year-old father and a 49-year-old mother. She emphasized their teamwork in raising Ace, noting Bernie’s calm approach in guiding their son’s activities.
Fabiana expressed the challenges of restricting Ace’s screen time compared to his peers, highlighting their strategy of limited access to technology until a later age. Ecclestone praised Ace’s adaptability and intelligence, foreseeing a bright future for his youngest child.
Fabiana shared anecdotes of Ace’s early achievements, including skiing at the age of two and his adventurous palate. Ecclestone emphasized the importance of treating Ace as an individual and respecting his intelligence.
There is a significant age span between Ecclestone’s eldest child, Deborah, 70, and Ace, who recently started school. Ecclestone revealed his preference for a quiet celebration with his family over a grand party for his birthday, opting to spend time at his ranch in Brazil with Fabi and Ace.
Additionally, Ecclestone recently sold a yacht named after his daughters, Petra and Tamara, following Fabiana’s disclosure that the family rarely used it. The yacht, “Petara,” stationed in Croatia, was sold due to minimal usage, while another smaller yacht in Ibiza is also listed for sale.
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