“I’ve Had Plenty of Time to Practice “ – Bernie Ecclestone’s Cheeky Reply to Becoming a Father at 89
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Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone had a hilarious reply to the commotion caused by news of his fatherhood. The Briton gave a cheeky answer to critics who didn’t take kindly to the news of his wife’s pregnancy. At 89 years old, Ecclestone will be a father one more time.
Bernie Ecclestone has a cheeky reply
Bernie Ecclestone ran Formula 1 for the better part of 2 decades. He was ‘the man’ and anything he said was final. Not many are fond of the Brit’s operating style as fans often called out Bernie for being out of touch at times. Nevertheless, he led the F1 bandwagon through good times and bad.
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His personal life, much like his Formula 1 career wasn’t all smooth sailing. Ecclestone tied the knot three times and his last marriage was to Fabiana Flosi back in 2012. He has three daughters – Deborah, Tamara and Petra who are 65,35 and 31 respectively.
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The couple is expecting a baby boy sometime during summer. Unfortunately, F1 fans didn’t share the same enthusiasm as Bernie when they caught wind of his fatherhood. Some expressed disgust while others questioned the boy’s parentage.
Bernie had the perfect reply to his critics. Speaking to the Daily Mail, Ecclestone said:
‘There’s nothing that unusual is there? I haven’t had a job for a little while so I have had plenty of time to practice
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‘She is thrilled. We’re not sure what all the fuss is about! ‘I’m very happy and happy really for my wife, she’s been looking forward to this happening for quite a few years so I’m happy she’ll have someone after I’m gone.
‘It’s fun, I don’t see any dramas, I’ve got grandchildren and I’m looking forward to having another baby.’
Ecclestone’s only wish was for the baby to be born healthy. He also hoped his son would stay away from the world of F1.
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‘Hopefully, he will never express any interest in doing something in Formula 1!’
Despite being short in stature, Bernie Ecclestone’s impact on Formula 1 was larger than life. Yes, he wasn’t too popular but niceties take a backseat in the cutthroat world of F1. Love him or hate him, Bernie kept the F1 circus going.
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