At the height of the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix racing weekend, RM Sotheby’s will be auctioning off Michael Schumacher’s iconic Ferrari F2001, the car that drove him to success at the 2001 edition of the iconic race. In the run-up to the sale, the proceeds of which will largely go to the Keep Fighting Foundation, the car will be on display for VIP guests in the Paddock Club.
This incredible, high-profile sale will mark the first time that a former Formula 1 car has gone under the hammer during the Monaco Grand Prix, so it makes sense that the main attraction is one of the most prestigious in racing. The car, with its Chassis No. 211, is considered one of the most prominent modern Formula 1 race cars and is among the most sought-after collector cars worldwide.
Schumacher drove this exact chassis to victory at the Monaco Grand Prix in May 2001, securing his fifth and final win on the Principality’s legendary street circuit. The triumph was a crucial part of a dominant season that concluded in his fourth Drivers’ World Championship title. Chassis No. 211 also delivered victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix, confirming Schumacher and Ferrari as the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Champions for 2001 – achieving a historic back-to-back championship double for Ferrari.
The car is considered the crown jewel among all of Schumacher’s Formula 1 cars and stands as a testament to Ferrari’s engineering excellence during what many consider its golden era.
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“Victory on the streets of Monte-Carlo alone would make this a hugely significant Ferrari, but to do so in the same season that it crossed the line to capture both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ World Championships—the first back-to-back championship double in Ferrari history—takes it to a completely different level. We are very excited to take Chassis No. 211 back to the site of its historic win, and to be able to auction it during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend is an immense privilege,” says Augustin Sabatié-Garat, Director of Sales at RM Sotheby’s.
Developed by the legendary team of Ross Brawn and Rory Byrne, the F2001 featured cutting-edge technology, including a carbon fiber monocoque chassis, semi-automatic sequential gearbox, Brembo brakes, Bridgestone tires, and sophisticated Magneti Marelli electronics. The Tipo 050 V10 engine delivers an impressive 825 horsepower at 17,300 rpm. Weighing just 600kg, the car was capable of reaching speeds exceeding 350km/h, representing the peak of Formula 1 engineering at the turn of the millennium.
An exclusive opportunity
RM Sotheby’s will be conducting the auction within Formula 1’s prestigious Paddock Club on 24th May, with bidding scheduled to begin at 3.15 pm local time. Ahead of the auction, the car will be available for viewing by Paddock Club guests starting 23rd May, offering fans and collectors a rare opportunity to see this iconic piece of motorsport history up close before it changes hands.
The F2001 symbolises an era when Ferrari reigned supreme in motorsport, and its return to Monaco – where it achieved one of the most iconic victories – creates a fitting tribute to both Schumacher and Ferrari’s legacy.
A portion of the auction’s profits will be donated to the Keep Fighting Foundation, continuing Schumacher’s legacy of charitable work.
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