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Bernie Ecclestone is “trapped” on his farm in Brazil. Next to him is his wife Fabiana.
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The property is located around 120 kilometers north of Sao Paulo.
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![Ecclestone in conversation with Ringier CEO Marc Walder.]()
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Ecclestone in conversation with Ringier CEO Marc Walder.
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![Sightseeing at Zurich's Paradeplatz.]()
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Sightseeing at Zurich’s Paradeplatz.
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In October, former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone turns 90: “At my age, you no longer have any fears. Only respect for diseases as big as the corona virus! »
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For almost three weeks, the Briton has been isolated with his wife Fabiana (47), all the staff and over 500 animals on his huge farm 120 kilometers north of Sao Paulo. At almost 30 degrees. «When we flew to Brazil, Corona wasn’t a big issue with 13 infected people!» (On Sunday 4000 and over 135 dead).
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Brazil is cordoned off
Everything is hermetically sealed. “We can only go out for shopping – and use the helicopter if necessary.” Brazil has not admitted foreigners since Sunday. There, too, the most terrible numbers of the present day are increasing.
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The deaths in Switzerland and England, where Ecclestone has his two other places of residence, are simply sad for Bernie BLICK. Hopefully a vaccine will be found soon. »
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«Cancel the World Cup 2020!»
He also finds the situation in Formula 1 terrifying: “They keep talking about the races they still want to run. At the moment I would say it very clearly: cancel the 2020 World Cup. This is the only option that does not bring anyone to the devil’s kitchen. Then no decisions made have to be withdrawn. » He has now become so clear to the Reuters news agency.
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Races 9 and 10 will soon be canceled with Canada and France. Bernie: «Formula 1 dreams that the postponed events simply get a new date. Most promoters who are preparing a year for a certain date are certainly not going to take part. And if so, only with substantial deductions of the entry fees! »
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TV runs around the clock
Ecclestone advises Formula 1 to make a fresh start in 2021. «Then everyone has enough time to reposition themselves and rethink the business. The sport would definitely not get any worse. »
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Ecclestone also does not know how long the crisis will last, how long he will have to endure in his “paradise”. The TV box runs practically 24 hours. “It’s scary how many politicians are now dealing with the situation. You have to take the fear away from the people, even if you are afraid yourself! »
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Fabiana, the bad backgammon student
He often spends his free time in the hen house: “I have to collect the eggs twice a day!” Bernie smiles. Because during his three visits to the farm, BLICK had to take on this task …
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And otherwise? «I teach Fabiana how to play backgammon. But unfortunately she is a bad student! » The Brazilian Bernie takes the cell phone away and says: “Everything would be easier if Bernie had more patience!”
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