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The Ecclestone Family Net Worth in 2026, and Who Inherits

Updated 6 Nov 2026
$2.6bn
Bernie Ecclestone & family · Forbes, 6 Nov 2026

Forbes puts Bernie Ecclestone, 96, at $2.6bn, including cash already held in trusts for the sisters and their mother. Their share is not fixed.

Source of wealth
Formula OneForbes

Timeline

  1. Bernie Ecclestone builds one of the UK’s largest used car dealerships. Forbes

  2. He buys the Brabham racing team. Forbes

  3. He sells most of his stake in Formula One. Forbes

  4. Liberty Media completes its purchase of F1; he becomes Chairman Emeritus. Liberty Media

  5. Forbes says Liberty bought F1 for $4.4bn, ending his run at the helm. Forbes

Changelog · last reviewed 6 Nov 2026
  1. Became a standing file.