Is indeed vintage Formula 1 piece of machinery to go on the auction with RM Sotheby’s in this coming November – the famous 2006 Ferrari 248 F1 that was driven by Michael Schumacher . The car, which comes from the Japanese Grand Prix where Schumacher made his last appearance to this man and a season with Ferrari before his first retirement is likely to break records as one of the expensive selling F1 cars.
In the year 2006, while competing for the title of the world championship, Schumacher was piloting the 254 chassis and won five grand prix, during the season this waning rivalry with Fernando Alonso who would go on to win the title that year. It is the reason why the 248 F1 is not only a brilliant piece of engineering but also significant that it is the last Ferrari Formula 1 car designed for Schumacher.
Schumacher returned to F1 with Mercedes after a three-year sabbatical from the sport, but he could never achieve the highs that he experienced with Ferrari. In fact, the auctioneers have called this particular car ‘Schumacher’s last masterpiece’ thereby denoting the greatness of the car and the cause it stands for.
The car has been housed to one single owner who bought it from Ferrari thereby maintaining its authenticity and history. With fans counting days to the auction, it is the sale of the treasured item in the hour of sport that is expected to sell out most.
