In 2006, Michael Schumacher, one of the greatest racing drivers of all time, drove his final season for Ferrari. Perhaps it should have been a fairy tale with a happy ending, but fate played out differently. Despite his outstanding achievements, such as seven victories and six top starting places, Fernando Alonso with Renault took the championship title away from him. Schumacher did not leave the racing arenas without a show – and the Ferrari 248 F1, chassis no. 254, is the one with which he wrote some of the last, memorable chapters of his career.
Ferrari 248 F1 from 2006, it is more than just a metal beast with a Ferrari crest. It is the chassis with which Schumacher won his last pole position and the last victory, and that on home soil in Germany. Chassis no. 254 was key in the season as it brought five wins and three best starting positions. Schumacher surpassed Ayrton Senna's record for the number of pole positions with this particular racing car at the Monza circuit.
The heart of the racing car - Technical specifications
Ferrari 248 F1 was equipped with a 2.4-liter V8 engine, in accordance with the FIA regulations, which limited the capacities of the engines. The engine produced approx 730 horsepower (545 kW) at 19,000 rpm. The weight of the racing car was only 605 kilograms, which allowed for incredible speed and agility on the racetrack. The Ferrari 248 also boasted an advanced aerodynamic package and sophisticated suspension.
A unique piece of history up for auction
Ferrari 248 F1, chassis no. 254, is not just a museum exhibit. This racing car was sold directly from Ferrari to a private collector after Schumacher's retirement in 2007 and has been carefully maintained ever since. In 2008, he received a prestigious certificate Ferrari Classiche Red Book, which confirms its authenticity. Chassis no. 254 will be auctioned between November 14 and 19 at RM Sotheby's, which represents a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire a piece of history.
Conclusion: Michael Schumacher and Ferrari - this is the combination that defined a generation of Formula 1. Ferrari 248 F1, chassis no. 254, was the last classic racing car with which Schumacher showed all his mastery. Its value goes beyond simple metal and rubber; it is a sentimental value and a historical symbol that Ferrari will always carry in its chronicles.
If you have the desire to become part of this rich heritage, the Ferrari 248 F1 auction offers you this opportunity - because it's not every day that you can buy a legend who made history at the same time.
Ferrari 248 F1, chassis no. 254, with which Michael Schumacher achieved victories and set historical milestones, will be auctioned from November 14 to 19 at RM Sotheby's. This is an exceptional opportunity as collectors and Formula 1 enthusiasts can bid for this piece of history that has Ferrari Classiche Red Book certificate and has been carefully maintained by one owner since 2007. The auction will take place on the official website rmsothebys.com, where you can see the details about it right now legendary racing car.
If you're a fan of fast cars and Formula 1 history, you definitely can't afford to miss this event!
