The iconic Ferrari 248 F1, which legendary driver Michael Schumacher raced in the 2006 Formula One season, is being auctioned off by the renowned RM Sotheby's auction house in New York. The car was one of the most successful in the career of the seven-time world champion, bringing him a number of significant victories.
The Formula One car of legendary German racing driver Michael Schumacher is up for sale in New York. RM Sotheby's auction house has announced the new lot is the Ferrari 248 F1, which the Hürth native raced in the 2006 season.
Bidding will begin on Thursday, November 14. The 2006 season was the last for the seven-time Formula 1 champion with the Italian team, with whom he spent 11 years. The car with chassis number 254 brought Schumacher five victories, allowing him to climb to the top step of the podium.
It was in this car that Michael set a new record for the number of pole positions, surpassing the achievements of his idol Ayrton Senna. The season was overshadowed by only two podiums, but replenished the German's treasury with four pole positions and seven victories.
The intense struggle continued until the last race, but Michael Schumacher finished the championship in second place in the individual standings, losing the title to Spaniard Fernando Alonso.
