Michael Schumacher’s racing car left the hammer for a record 18.2 million dollars

At the Sotheby’s auction, which took place as part of the Monaco Grand Prix, they sold the unique Ferrari F2001 car. It was on it that Schumacher won the prestigious race and won the championship title in 2001. According to the New York Times, the total amount of 15 million 980 thousand euros became a record for the sports car, which was driven by the legendary German pilot. The car passed maintenance and is almost ready to travel to the track.

At Sotheby’s auction in Monaco, a Formula 1 car was sold, on which Michael Schumacher won the Grand Prix of Monaco in 2001. The final rate amounted to 15 million 980 thousand euros, which is equivalent to about 18 million 170 thousand dollars. This amount became record among cars belonging to the German rider and used in official races.

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Ferrari F2001 with chassis 211 is considered a special car. In addition to the victory in Monaco, he brought Schumacher Triumph in Hungary, providing him with the fourth championship title. It is also the last car on which the pilot won the race in Monaco. Before sale, the car passed full maintenance with the participation of Ferrari specialists. To return the car to working condition, it remains to install new fuel tanks – they have already been ordered and paid for the current owner.

At the beginning of 2025, it was reported that the first road Ferrari road Ferrari Michael Schumacher will also sell at the Sotheby’s auction. At the auction, it was planned to introduce the F355 GTS compartment, which the racer received in 1996 as an official car from an Italian company. It is believed that this was his first personal car of the Ferrari brand.

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