Overview

• Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari F2001, used to win the 2001 Monaco and Hungarian Grand Prix, was sold for $18.17 million at an RM Sotheby’s auction in Monaco on May 24, 2025.
• The sale establishes the F2001 as the most expensive Formula One car driven by Schumacher to be auctioned, surpassing the $13.2 million record set by his 2003 Ferrari F2003 in 2022.
• The F2001 is now the fourth-most expensive Formula One car ever sold, with the all-time record held by a Mercedes W196 Streamliner sold for $52.52 million earlier in 2025.
• The car played a key role in Schumacher's fourth Formula One world championship, a season that also saw Ferrari secure its 11th Constructors’ title.
• The auction reflects a growing demand for Formula One memorabilia, with recent high-profile sales attracting elite collectors and investors.