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Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari up for auction: it could top 14 million euros

An irresistible opportunity for collectors, though For a few: the Ferrari 248 F1 of 2006, under the leadership of Michael Schumacherbut will be killedThis For that amount May be overcome 14 million euros. It is a piece of motorsport history, especially because it was driven by the unforgettable driver in his final year with the Marnello team.

A piece of history at auction

gave Ferrari 248 F1Chassis 254, is not just a Formula 1 car but a symbol of his legendary career Michael Schumacher. The German driver won with this car. Five wins in 2006including victories at San Marino, the United States and the French Grand Prix.

He failed to win the world title, finishing “only” behind in second place. Fernando Alonso for 13 points, but his season remains memorable.

Car, which will be Auction At Sotheby’s sale of modern and contemporary art next November, Schumacher’s reputation is on the line. It is therefore a unique piece and represents a special opportunity to own a car that made racing history, and witnessed Schumacher’s last full season with Ferrari.

What makes the Ferrari 248 F1 unique: victories

Apart from famous victories, Ferrari 248 F1 Another important record stands out: this is the car with which Schumacher beat him. Record in pole position Hosted by Ayrton Senna. The car also gave him his last pole position and last victory on German soil.

The car, which was purchased directly from Ferrari by its current owner in 2007 and subsequently certified as a “Ferrari Classiche”, is one of the most important racing cars ever to be auctioned.

“Chassis 254 is at the top of Schumacher’s historic car pyramid,” he said Shelby MyersHead of Private Sales at RM Sotheby’s. “Never before has a car with the Schumacher name been sold to the public with so many victories or podiums.”

What is the price of a race car?

Il value The Ferrari 248 F1 is estimated to be approx. 14 million eurosA personality that reflects the car’s technical and sporting qualities, but also its own Symbolic and historical value.

For collectors and Formula 1 enthusiasts, owning a car like this means having a solid part of Schumacher’s legend and racing history.

gave Offers close on November 19.And stiff competition is already expected among buyers willing to do anything to get their hands on this piece of motorsport history.

Auctions are not used for pilot maintenance: other measures

Car sales It is not linked to fundraising for a cure. By Michael Schumacher. The former Formula 1 champion, who has required expensive medical treatment since 2013 after a serious skiing accident, has the support of his family, especially his wife Corina. To meet the huge expenditure, which is estimated at approx. 70 million euros Over the past ten years, the Schumacher family has taken several steps, including the sale of part of its assets.

Other notable sales include:

  • gave Clock collection By Schumacher, who earned approx 4.4 million euros. The highlight of the collection, a Patek Philippe model 1948, sold for 2.5 million euros.
  • private jet The family
  • Several properties, including some villas.

Meanwhile, the family’s defense continues Privacy Schumacher is also buying a villa in Mallorca to guarantee more protection from his eyes.

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