In a move that has motorsport enthusiasts and collectors alike on the edge of their seats, RM Sotheby’s is poised to auction one of Formula 1TM racing’s most iconic machines: Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari F2001, chassis 211. This very car propelled the legendary driver to victory at the 2001 Monaco Grand PrixTM and later clinched both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships with a win in Hungary, marking a pivotal moment in Ferrari’s storied history.
The auction is set to take place on May 24, 2025, just minutes before the qualifying session of the Formula 1 Tag Heuer Grand Prix de MonacoTM. This marks the first time a Formula 1TM car will be auctioned during the Monaco Grand PrixTM weekend, adding a layer of historical significance to an already momentous event.
Chassis 211 is not just any Formula 1TM car; it’s a testament to engineering excellence and racing prowess. With its V10 engine and sleek design, it embodies the pinnacle of early 2000s F1 technology. Schumacher’s triumphs in this car contributed to Ferrari’s first back-to-back Championship double, a feat that solidified the team’s dominance in the sport.
The car’s previous auction in 2017 saw it fetch a staggering $7.5 million, setting a record for a modern-era Formula 1 car at the time. Given its unparalleled history and the unique timing of this sale, expectations are high that it may surpass its previous record.
Adding a philanthropic touch to the event, a portion of the proceeds will benefit Michael Schumacher’s Keep Fighting Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting resilience and perseverance, values that Schumacher exemplified throughout his career.
As the world turns its eyes to Monaco, this auction promises to be more than just a sale; it’s a celebration of a racing legend, a storied machine, and the indomitable spirit of competition. Whether you’re a collector, a fan, or simply an admirer of excellence, the return of chassis 211 to the streets of Monte Carlo is a moment not to be missed.
Monaco, Millions, and Motorsport
In the most recent edition of HelloMonaco Magazine, out now, you will find out all about “The Grand Prix Cars That Could Break the Bank” including when a Mercedes grand prix car raced by Stirling Moss and Juan Manuel Fangio fetched an eye-popping record of €51.155m ( £42.7m ), at auction in Stuttgart. It’s the highest amount ever paid for a Grand PrixTM car so far.
The sleek, silver W196 R Stromlinienwagen, one of only four complete examples in existence, was sold by RM Sotheby’s at the Mercedes-Benz museum in Stuttgart, Germany, on behalf of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS).
And then we have to ask ourselves how much would the winning Ferrari SF-24 driven by Charles Leclerc sell for, the one in which he won the Monaco Grand PrixTM in 2024. That would give it a sufficiently unique pedigree to attract the buyers with the deepest pockets.
And there is another Schumi car revealed by HelloMonaco in that Top 10 list, the price of which will make your jaw drop!
As auction prices break records and find ever-dizzying heights when will we ever see 100 million euros breached!
For more information on the upcoming auction of Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari F2001, chassis 211 and to view the car, visit RM Sotheby’s official website.
