![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/michael-schumachers-iconic-f1-car-is-set-to-sell-for-eye-watering-sum/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/newspress-collage-23377269-1691413526637.jpg&description=MEMORY LANE Published : 14:29, 7 Aug 2023 Updated : 14:38, 7 Aug 2023 MICHAEL Schumacher's iconic Formula 1 car is set to sell for an eye-watering price at auction. The racing legend drove the incredible Ferrari F2001b when he won the 2002 Australian Grand Prix. 4 Michael Schumacher's iconic Ferrari F2001b is now set to sell at auction Credit: Getty 4 The racing legend drove the car when he won the 2002 Australian Grand Prix Credit: AFP 4 The 220mph car was also used when Schumacher came 3rf at the 2002 Malaysian Grand Prix Credit: AP:Associated Press The 220mph 3.0-litre V10 cherry-red Ferrari is being sold by RM Sotheby's with a jaw-dropping price tag of £6million. An RM Sotheby's spokesperson said: 'Amongst the most desirable of any modern-era grand prix cars in existence, chassis 215 played a significant role in the early days of the 2002 Formula 1 World Championship. 'Campaigned by Michael Schumacher in his historic fifth Championship-winning season, it boasts a first place finish at the 2002 Australian Grand Prix and 3rd at the 2002 Malaysian Grand Prix, after qualifying on pole. 'Having pitted on the first lap in Malaysia, Schumacher fought back from 21 st place to finish third, a truly exceptional effort from a fantastic driver". A similar car driven by Schumacher in the same season sold in 2017 for a whopping £5.9million. 'The previous season, the factory had been developing the F2002, but it proved to be hindered by issues, which led the team to choose to continue with the use of the previous season's highly reliable F2001 car, incorporating various upgrades from the 2002," the spokesperson added. They also told how following the vehicle's success on the track, it passed through the hands of a Swiss collector before entering the collection of the consignor. 'Chassis 215 is one of very few machines to never finish outside the podium positions during its competition career, and this presents an unrepeatable opportunity to acquire an iconic machine of the mod){kind=link}
MICHAEL Schumacher’s iconic Formula 1 car is set to sell for an eye-watering price at auction.
The racing legend drove the incredible Ferrari F2001b when he won the 2002 Australian Grand Prix.
The 220mph 3.0-litre V10 cherry-red Ferrari is being sold by RM Sotheby’s with a jaw-dropping price tag of £6million.
An RM Sotheby’s spokesperson said: “Amongst the most desirable of any modern-era grand prix cars in existence, chassis 215 played a significant role in the early days of the 2002 Formula 1 World Championship.
“Campaigned by Michael Schumacher in his historic fifth Championship-winning season, it boasts a first place finish at the 2002 Australian Grand Prix and 3rd at the 2002 Malaysian Grand Prix, after qualifying on pole.