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Inside the World’s Greatest Classic Car Collections – Part 14: Mark Mateschitz

19 July 20261 min read4 images

Mark Mateschitz purchased Bernie Ecclestone's historic single-seater collection in March 2025, adding the Brabham BT46B and Ferrari 375 F1 to Red Bull's Salzburg.

Inside the World’s Greatest Classic Car Collections – Part 14: Mark Mateschitz
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When Dietrich Mateschitz left us at the age of 78, a quiet fear passed through the world of enthusiasts – that his passion, and his brilliant instinct, let it be said, for motorsport and Formula 1 in particular might fade from the famous energy drink brand.

A concern bound to the role of the man and his family, central figures in decisions relating to racing and collecting.

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Dietrich Mateschitz, the Austrian entrepreneur who co-founded Red Bull in 1984, transforming it into a global icon of energy, sport, and innovation, left us on 22 October 2022. His legacy continues to inspire the world of business and motorsport.

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