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.