The iconic single-seater Ferrari Formula 1 car driven by the legendary Michael Schumacher in 2003 sold at an auction in Geneva on Wednesday for a record 14.6 million Swiss francs ($14.8 million).
The F2003-GA 229 is now “the most expensive modern Formula 1 car in history”, announced Sotheby’s auction house.
The price paid for this single-seater is almost double the record of $7.5 million, which was held by another Ferrari car driven by the German champion during the 2001 season.
From world champion to world record holder, the most successful Ferrari F2003-GA has become the most expensive modern Formula 1 car in history. The car driven by Michael Schumacher en route to his sixth title sold for 14,630,000 Swiss francs (US$14,873,327) at Sotheby’s Luxury Week in Geneva. pic.twitter.com/BMUbDSB7pV
— RM Sotheby’s (@rmsothebys) November 9, 2022
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