Michael Schumacher is one of the most well-known Formula One drivers. Between his debut in 1991 and his second retirement in 2012, the German superstar won seven championships, 91 victories, 155 podium places, and more. With a 1998 Ferrari F300 racing vehicle, RM Sotheby’s is now catering to lovers of the pinnacle of motorsport.
The prominent auction house is presenting Schumacher’s race-winning ride from his time with the Prancing Horse’s Formula 1 squad. The inclusion of Lot 342 to the establishment’s Monterey 2022 schedule establishes it as a must-attend event for vehicle aficionados.
Ferrari enthusiasts are well aware that this is the “most successful unbeaten Ferrari Formula One chassis in all periods.” This 1998 F300 is in excellent condition and is the original racing vehicle Michael Schumacher used to win four races in.
Chassis number 187 won the Canadian Grand Prix, French Grand Prix, British Grand Prix, and Italian Grand Prix. Powering The 1998 Ferrari F300 race car is a 3.0-liter Tipo 047 V10 that can output around 805 horsepower at 17,300 rpm. Its mill was then mated to a seven-speed sequential gearbox.
For efficient temperature management, it uses a periscope exhaust system to draw heat away from the transmission. Then there are the side pod and tower intakes to draw in the fresh air. Given that weight management is crucial to victory in a race, the 1998 Ferrari F300 tips the scales at only 1,322 lbs.
Its current owner sourced this directly from Scuderia Ferrari in late 1999. RM Sotheby’s suggests bids could range from $6 million to $8 million. Since this 1998 Ferrari F300 competed in the hands of the legendary Michael Schumacher, it’s likely to blow past those estimates.
