Schumacher’s Monaco-Winning Ferrari Fetches Record Price
For most Formula 1 aficionados, even a fleeting glimpse of the Ferrari F2001 can take the breath away, especially when encountered in the hushed reverence of a motorsport museum. But now, one fortunate soul will be able to admire this icon at their leisure—every single day—having acquired it for a staggering €15.98 million.
That is the price tag this scarlet arrow commanded at a Sotheby’s auction, a sum worthy of the machine that carried none other than Michael Schumacher to a commanding victory at the 2001 Monaco Grand Prix, and later to his fourth World Championship title.
The €15.98 million sale makes this the most valuable car ever linked to the legendary German driver. Before changing hands, the car underwent a meticulous overhaul by Ferrari’s own specialists, ensuring every element is in working order. Only the fuel tank remains absent—a minor detail, as a new one has already been ordered and paid for. Once fitted, it will take nothing more than a splash of fuel for this legendary machine to roar back to life.
