Michael Schumacher's legendary championship-winning F1 car is going under the hammer at Sotheby's Private Auction! Treat yourself to a piece of racing history as the legendary Ferrari F1-2000 driven by Michael Schumacher during his winning season in 2000 is to be auctioned by RM Sotheby's. Don't miss the unique opportunity to become the owner of a legendary machine.
The world of motorsport has seen many legends, but none were as iconic as partnership between Michael Schumacher and Ferrari. Together they dominated Formula 1, winning five consecutive drivers' world championship titles between 2000 and 2004 and topping the constructors' standings six times. The foundation of their success was the Ferrari F1-2000, a racing car that set new standards in technique and performance. Now this piece of racing history is up for auction Sotheby's Sealed Auction, offering a unique opportunity for racing enthusiasts and collectors.
The Ferrari F1-2000, chassis 198, played a key role in Schumacher's 2000 championship-winning season. The car, which made its competition debut that same year, boasted revolutionary aerodynamics and a redesigned 90-degree V-10 engine. This allowed engineers to lower the car's center of gravity, ultimately improving its performance. The team's F1 technical director, Ross Brawn, was confident of his potential, saying: "I think we had probably the best car at the start of the season that we've had since the current group has been here at Ferrari."
Chassis 198 made its debut at the Brazilian Grand Prix, where Schumacher qualified third. The car achieved victory and showed its speed and reliability. He later raced at the Spanish Grand Prix, where Schumacher took his first pole position of the season. The car continued to compete in Monaco, where it took another top position, and Austria, where it qualified in 3rd place.
The journey of this legendary car did not end there. After a racing career with Scuderia Ferrari, the F1-2000 was completely restored and shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 2001. It was then sold in 2016 to Ferrari collector Kevin Crowder and later to the current owner. The car has participated in several Ferrari Corse Clienti events and has been meticulously maintained.
Now RM Sotheby's is offering the opportunity to own this extraordinary piece of history at its auction Sotheby's Sealed, which will take place from April 3 to 12. Owning this grand prize winning V-10 race car is not only an unprecedented opportunity for any collector, but also an opportunity to have a tangible connection with one of the greatest drivers of the modern era.
For those interested in bidding, register at rmsothebys.com. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own the legendary machine that shaped Formula One history.
