Ecclestone celebrates his 95th birthday - 'I've never felt this happy'

Ecclestone celebrates his 95th birthday - 'I've never felt this happy'

      "My greatest wish has been fulfilled."

      Former Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone celebrates his 95th birthday on Tuesday, and longtime friend and experienced journalist Roger Benoit remarks that the sport's former "tsunami" remains alert, satisfied, and subtly amused by his own longevity. "I don't dwell on it, because at my age, I no longer count in years," Ecclestone chuckled when asked by Blick about his hopes of reaching 100. "Even if I do experience more discomfort these days," he continued, adding with his usual humor that his daily medication "is increasing."

      Ecclestone still steers clear of alcohol - "I need milk and fruit juices," he joked - and lives a serene life with his wife Fabiana, 49, and their five-year-old son Ace on their farm in Ampero, near Sao Paulo. "My greatest wish has come true," he told Benoit. "I can now communicate with my son Ace. And I have never been happier with Fabiana."

      Benoit and Ecclestone's 50-year friendship has included numerous eras and stories in Formula 1, featuring their annual backgammon contests and late-night discussions on politics. Benoit remembered that during the last US elections, Ecclestone, always the risk-taker, opted not to wager on Donald Trump. "’The odds are too poor. It’s not worth it,’ Benoit recalled Ecclestone saying. "When I glanced over a little later, Bernie had dozed off."

Ecclestone celebrates his 95th birthday - 'I've never felt this happy'

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Ecclestone celebrates his 95th birthday - 'I've never felt this happy'

Formula 1 | On Tuesday, former Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone celebrates his 95th birthday, and longtime associate and seasoned journalist Roger Benoit remarks that the sport's former...