The former Formula 1 boss, Bernie Ecclestone, has sold his iconic collection of racing cars in a massive deal worth $645 million. But who bought these rare machines, and what’s next for them? Read on to find out!

The buyer is no stranger to Ecclestone. His 69-car collection has been sold to Mark Mateschitz, son of the late Dietrich Mateschitz, who owned 49 per cent of Red Bull GmbH before his death in 2022. Ecclestone and Mateschitz were close friends, and the Englishman seemingly favoured a private sale over a public auction.