Michael Schumacher’s record-breaking F1 Ferrari that ‘defined his legacy’ is tipped to sell for an eye-watering sum
MICHAEL Schumacher’s most successful and final F1 Ferrari is set to sell for a whopping £11.5million.
The 220mph 2006 Ferrari 248 F1 was driven by the legendary racer in his last season with the manufacturer.
During this campaign, Schumacher had five Grand Prix victories and made eight podiums.
The wins featured at the San Marino, European, US, French, and German Grands Prix.
The motor was one of the 55-year-old's most successful rides during his time with Scuderia Ferrari.
The car was also Ferrari’s first V8-powered F1 vehicle since 1964, after engine regulations were brought into the 2006 season.
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Not only does the vehicle boast an impressive number of accolades, but it was also the vehicle Schumacher surpassed Ayrton Senna’s pole position record.
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The history-making motor was purchased directly from Ferrari in 2007 by the current owner.
The vehicle is not only a vital piece of F1 history it is also a cornerstone of Schumacher’s legacy.
The car is now heading under the hammer, with bidding ending on 19 November.
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It will also be displayed in New York City from November 8 to 20.
Shelby Myers, head of private Sales at RM Sotheby’s, stated: “In the world of motorsport, Michael Schumacher’s name is accurately used to define the pinnacle of racing—synonymous with greatness, which we often hear referenced.
“There are, however, cars that Schumacher drove and perhaps won a race or two in, and then there are the few cars that truly define his legacy, such as chassis 254.
“When we peel back the layers, very rarely does a Schumacher-era car carry as much weight as this one.
“My professional acumen involves determining what some of the world’s truly great cars are, especially those which we believe will be among the most important of all time for generations to come.
“There is no question that we consider the competition variants of any manufacturer the most sought-after.
“This has been true for every era of car collecting.
“As we triangulate what truly defines greatness, intrinsic characteristics such as manufacturer brand equity, astonishing aesthetic beauty, associated racing drivers, absolute rarity, significant ownership provenance, and so forth all factor into the equation.
“Perhaps the single most important defining characteristic among these elite competition cars is their racing record.
“Chassis 254 is at the very top of the pyramid.
“Never before has anything carrying the Schumacher name come to public sale with more wins or podium finishes.
“In fact, there is only one other chassis with more wins than chassis 254.
“In his last season with Ferrari, this car defined the legacy of perhaps the greatest driver in history, competing with one of the most storied automotive brands of all time.
“It truly does not get better.”
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Schumacher suffered a severe brain injury in a skiing accident in 2013.
He now lives a private life in Switzerland, as reported on .
