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F1 chief had yacht CONFISCATED but you will never guess how he got it back
Bernie Ecclestone shared a story about Flavio Briatore’s confiscated yacht and the unique way he helped recover it in an interview with German newspaper Bild last year. In that conversation, Ecclestone discussed the four close friends he’s had in his life, including Briatore, Jochen Rindt, Niki Lauda, and Max Mosley. He used the yacht incident to highlight his belief in true friendship, explaining how he repurchased the yacht from Italian authorities and then sold it back to Briatore for the auction price plus one dollar. Ecclestone emphasized the importance of loyalty and trust in friendship, stating that true friends are those you stand by in any situation. Despite selling Formula 1 to Liberty Media years ago, Ecclestone remains an avid follower of the sport, watching every race and practice session.
