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Murray Recounts Impulsive Ferrari Purchase After 2008 Split on Live Tour

On his UK live tour the retired tennis champion shared how a brief separation led him to buy 'Barry the Ferrari' only to have it pulled over for lapsed insurance.

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Overview

  • During his July 2025 shows Andy Murray reflected on a short-lived split from Kim Sears in 2008 that prompted the spontaneous car purchase.
  • He admitted he named the Ferrari “Barry the Ferrari” before returning it after police stopped him for insufficient insurance on its first drive.
  • Murray noted that he sold the car within months because the flashy purchase didn’t suit his personality.
  • He highlighted Sears’s outspoken support through their relationship, referencing her candid on-court remarks and playful backstage messages.
  • The anecdote offers fans a glimpse into Murray’s life off court and underscores the resilience and humor at the heart of his family.