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Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari F2001 Sells for Record €15.98 Million at Monaco Auction

The iconic car, used to win the 2001 Monaco Grand Prix and Schumacher’s fourth World Championship, sets a new record for the most expensive Schumacher car sold, with proceeds supporting his recovery foundation.

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Zum ersten Mal fand eine solche Auktion rund um ein Formel-1-Rennen statt.

Overview

  • Michael Schumacher's Ferrari F2001 was auctioned for €15.98 million at the 'Paddock Club' near the Monaco Grand Prix circuit, breaking the record for the most expensive Schumacher car sold at auction.
  • The Ferrari F2001, featuring chassis number 211, was pivotal in Schumacher's 2001 Monaco Grand Prix victory and his fourth Formula 1 World Championship title.
  • This marks the first time an auction of this scale was conducted in conjunction with a Formula 1 race, underscoring the car's historical and symbolic significance.
  • A portion of the auction proceeds will benefit the 'Keep Fighting Foundation,' which supports Schumacher's ongoing recovery efforts following his 2013 skiing accident.
  • The previous record for a Schumacher car was €14.8 million, set in 2022 for the F2003, another championship-winning Ferrari.