Over the years, many are the competition vehicles that have gone up for auction to the delight of Formula 1 lovers, but when it comes to one of the designs with which the legendary Michael Schumacher competed and won a Grand Prix the expectation is even greater. Owning a vehicle like this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. So much so, that sales expectations place its price between 7 and 8.5 million eurosa figure that would not be surprising if it were increased even more given its importance.
It will be on November 9 when the house RM Sotheby’s to launch the Ferrari F2003-GAmodel with which the prestigious pilot won his sixth GP in 2003. With this car, which he used in the last 12 races of the year, he was able to overtake Juan Pablo Montoya and a very young Kimi Räikkönen in the fight for the title.
This vehicle could fetch 8.5 million euros at auction – © RM Sotheby’s
Named GA, initials that recall the late Fiat boss Gianni Agnelli, the variant with chassis 229 was presented at the Spanish Grand Prix. And it was by far the most successful of the six that were built. It is one of the four Ferraris of the Schumacher era with five or more wins in a season. The German used it on nine circuits and took five victories. In addition, this chassis helped the team to win its historic thirteenth Constructors’ Championship.
Maranello decided to introduce the 231 chassis for the races in Great Britain, Germany and Hungary, but given the modest results, team principal Jena Tody decided to go back to the 229 version.
This design presents certain novelties with respect to the previous car, the F2002, the most notable change being the longer wheelbase, which allowed a different aerodynamic configuration. It also comes with a new version of the 3.0 V10 Type 052 engine that provides a power of 845 CV and allows it to touch 19,000 rpm.
After his competition stage he only covered 238 kilometers – © RM Sotheby’s
The vehicle, which he only covered 238 kilometers after his competition season, has recently been serviced at the Maranello factory. All major components, including the gearbox, clutch and hydraulics have covered only a small percentage of their current life cycle, as documented in the data sheet provided by Ferrari.