One of Michael Schumacher’s All-Time Most Successful F1 Ferraris: The Ultimate Future Collector’s Item to Be Offered Through Sealed Bid

The 2006 Ferrari 248 F1, driven by Michael Schumacher to five Grand Prix victories and eight podiums in his final season with Ferrari, is going to be sold via Sotheby’s Sealed this November. With impeccable provenance from its first and only private owner, it is one of the most significant pieces of Formula 1 history.

• 2006 Ferrari 248 F1 driven by Michael Schumacher, his final masterpiece, is going to auction via Sotheby’s Sealed this November during Sotheby’s Marquee sales of Modern and Contemporary Art.
• Chassis 254 achieved five Grand Prix victories, including wins at the San Marino, European, US, French, and German Grands Prix, as well as eight total podiums, playing a vital role in Schumacher’s final season with Scuderia Ferrari.
• Impeccable provenance, having been purchased directly from Ferrari by its first owner and held in his world-renowned collection since it left the racetrack.
• As one of the last Ferraris Schumacher drove before his tenure with Scuderia Ferrari, this car carries immense historical value, making it one of the most significant pieces of Formula 1 history to ever come to auction.
• Bidding closes at 5pm ET on Tuesday 19 November
• The 2006 Ferrari 248 F1 will be on display in New York City from 8 – 20 November
• For photos, please click here. 

NEW YORK, NY – October 18, 2024 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –  In the realm of automotive masterpieces, few treasures compare to this: a 2006 Ferrari 248 F1, raced to five victories and eight overall podium finishes by the legendary Michael Schumacher. A machine that not only dominated the track but also cemented Schumacher’s legendary status in Formula 1, this extraordinary car will be offered exclusively via Sotheby’s Sealed during Sotheby’s Marquee sales of Modern and Contemporary Art this November.

With victories at the San Marino, European, US, French, and German Grands Prix, as well as three additional 2nd place podium finishes at Spain, Great Britain, and Canada, this Ferrari stands amongst the winningest  cars of Schumacher’s tenure with Ferrari and a vital piece of modern Formula 1 history. This particular 248 F1 holds impeccable provenance, having been purchased directly from Ferrari by its current connoisseur owner in 2007 and subsequently Ferrari Classiche Certified. It represents a rare opportunity to own one of the most historically significant Formula 1 cars in existence, a cornerstone of Schumacher’s legacy.

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