MICHAEL SCHUMACHER is likely one of the most well-known drivers to have ever competed within the pinnacle of motorsport, F1.
Schumacher is joint-top with Lewis Hamilton for essentially the most F1 World Championship wins, taking seven titles.
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Earlier than a tragic accident left him unable to drive, he additionally held information for essentially the most wins, pole positions and podium finishes.
He nonetheless has the document for the quickest laps, regardless of not competing since 2013.
There’s a lot to rejoice in regards to the nice German, and now there’s an opportunity to personal a little bit of this F1 historical past.
Michael’s outdated 1998 Ferrari F300 F1 automobile is up on the market at public sale in August with RM Sotheby’s – however you may probably want practically £7million to have it in your drive.
Michael received 4 instances on this precise automobile, making it all of the extra particular, and this automobile by no means misplaced a race making it essentially the most profitable Ferrari F1 automobile ever.
The earlier proprietor purchased it instantly from Ferrari in 1999 and had it for 23 years.
Relatively than have it totally restored, they left it in the identical situation it was in because it rolled off the racetrack to protect its authenticity.
This automobile has what is basically thought of to be the very best engine ever for use in F1, earlier than the times of hybrids.
Positioned simply behind the motive force is an 800hp, 3.0-litre V10 engine that may spin to as a lot as 17,500rpm.
Within the 1998 championship, Michael received the British, Italian, French and Canadian Grand Prix on this very automobile.
However should you’re eager to stay in a bid, keep in mind that the client’s charges aren’t precisely low cost both.
RM Sotherby’s says the client can pay 10% of the hammer worth if it exceeds $250,000. Which it actually will.
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