Overview

• Michael Schumacher's Ferrari F2001 was auctioned by RM Sotheby's for $18.17 million, surpassing its pre-auction estimate of $16.9 million.
• The sale sets a new record for the most expensive Formula One car driven by Schumacher to be sold at auction.
• The F2001, which Schumacher drove to victory in the 2001 Monaco and Hungarian Grand Prix, played a pivotal role in securing his fourth world championship title.
• This sale marks the fourth-highest price ever paid for a Formula One car, with the record held by a Mercedes W196 streamliner sold for $52.52 million earlier in 2025.
• The auction highlights a growing demand for Formula One memorabilia, with rising interest in high-profile items from collectors and investors.