JUST IN :Schumacher’s RARE Ferrari F1 car set for multi-million dollar sale
Dr for multi-million dollars
The public will soon have the opportunity to own a piece of Formula 1 history with one of Michael Schumacher’s rare Ferrari F1 cars up for auction.Schumacher is a true icon of the sport, as the German star has won seven drivers’ world championships in his career.
Twoof those titles came while driving for Benetton and the other five for Ferrari – one of which came in 2002 when Schumacher won his third consecutive drivers’ title and fifth overall world championship, equaling his own record. Juan Manuel Fangio.
Thisseason, Schumacher and Ferrari began the campaign with a development of their 2001 F2001b car, which Schumacher used in two races before introducing the F2002. Compared to 2001, the F2001b had a significantly improved aerodynamic package that significantly improved downforce, while several upgrades were made to the powertrain.
In2001b, Schumacher began his championship campaign in style, winning the 2002 Australian GP and finishing third and on the podium at the 2002 Malaysian GPREAD MORE: Hamilton makes strong statement after Schumacher announcement\. nMichael Schumacher’s Ferrari F1 car is up for auction
This Ferrari F2001b is now up for auction at RM Sotheby’s and will be offered on August 17, 2024 in Monterey, California.
Butany enthusiast looking to buy a rare vehicle must have deep pockets, as iconic Ferraris sell for millions of dollars.
MichaelSchumacher won the 2002 Australian GP in an F2001bSotheby’s current guide price suggests the F2001b will fetch around $8m – $10m (£6m – £8m of £).
Although only used by Schumacher in two races, this makes the F2001b incredibly rare and, according to RM Sotheby’s, it is one of only 12 world championship Ferrari chassis with at least one Michael Schumacher victory and at least two \ n \of.
