Ferrari once owned by renowned Formula One driver Michael Schumacher fetches astonishing auction price. - Auctioned Ferrari Belonging to Michael Schumacher Sets New Sales Record
In the prestigious Paddock Club, nestled on the iconic Monaco Grand Prix racetrack, the Ferrari F2001—the vehicle through which Michael Schumacher clinched his fourth world championship title in 2001—was auctioned off at RM Sotheby's. The car, which propelled Schumacher to victories at the Monaco and Hungarian Grands Prix, fetched an astounding $18.17 million, making it the most expensive Formula 1 car ever auctioned that he had driven, according to the New York Times.
The auction, a first for a running Grand Prix weekend, attracted a mix of collectors and curious spectators. Bidding commenced at $9 million, leading to a fierce bidding war, both over the phone and in the hall. The final winning bid was placed on-site by an unidentified individual.
Portions of the sale proceeds will benefit the Keep Fighting Foundation, an organization dedicated to furthering Schumacher's social engagements. Since his skiing accident in December 2013, the motorsport legend has remained away from public eyes, with health updates kept private.
The F2001's sale surpasses the previous record for a Schumacher vehicle, which was the Ferrari F2003, sold for $13.2 million in 2022. Historically, the F2001 ranks fourth among the most expensive Formula 1 cars ever, with the Mercedes W196 Streamliner from the 1950s—driven by legends like Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss—topping the list at $52.52 million (2025).
Sources: Spiegel, T-Online, New York Times.
[Note: No publicly available reports confirm the identity of the individual who purchased the Ferrari F2001 chassis #211 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Monte Carlo. A portion of the sale proceeds will be donated to Michael Schumacher's Keep Fighting Foundation.]
I'm not sure who the unidentified individual is that bought the Ferrari F2001 at the RM Sotheby's auction, but I know that a portion of the sale proceeds will be going to the Keep Fighting Foundation, which was established by Michael Schumacher to support his social engagements. While schooling himself in the art of racing, Schumacher's passion for sports is well-documented, having clinched several championship titles, including the one he achieved with the Ferrari F2001.
