The Monaco GP will see Michael Schumacher’s F2001 up for auction via RM Sotheby’s, while the Miami GP will see helmets of handful of F1 drivers via Bonhams.
Monaco GP –
RM Sotheby’s is excited to announce the sale of one of the most significant Formula 1 cars ever to come to market—2001 Ferrari F2001 chassis 211—which is set to go under the hammer at a historic auction in Monte Carlo, just minutes before the qualifying race at the FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2025.
An icon of Formula 1, chassis 211 is among the most special and sought-after Grand Prix Ferraris ever made, and it played a vital role in building the legend of one of the most celebrated drivers of all time: Michael Schumacher. On 27 May 2001, Michael Schumacher drove this very chassis to a historic victory, winning the ultimate prize in motorsport—the FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2001.
More significantly still, Schumacher would go on to clinch the 2001 Formula 1 Drivers’ and Constructors’ World Championships in this very car with a spectacular win in Hungary just 12 weeks later, making chassis 211 the only Michael Schumacher Ferrari to have ever won the Monaco Grand Prix and Formula 1 World Championship in the same season.
Utterly unique, chassis 211 stands tall even among the most celebrated Schumacher Grand Prix cars, but none possess the special magic of this car, which not only took the laurels in the oldest and most famous Grand Prix race in the world but also became kingmaker by carrying its driver to World Championship glory. In the pantheon of Michael Schumacher Ferraris, there is no question that the FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2001 winner is among the most coveted of all his chassis.
This May, history is set to be made for a second time, as chassis 211 returns to the hallowed streets of Monte Carlo to be auctioned at the site of its most famous victory. Bidding is set to begin at 3:15 p.m. CEST on 24 May, just prior to qualifying at the FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER MONACO GRAND PRIX 2025. The car will be put on display within Formula 1’s prestigious and exclusive Paddock Club, a jaw-dropping location that places it at the very heart of the action.
The auction marks the first time a Formula 1 car has ever been sold at the Monaco Grand Prix, once again writing its name into the history books. Chassis 211 will be available to view by F1 Paddock Club guests on 23 May.
“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 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.” – Augustin Sabatié-Garat, Director of Sales – EMEA, RM Sotheby’s
A charitable donation will be made from the proceeds to Michael Schumacher’s Keep Fighting Foundation. For more information please visit http://www.keepfightingfoundation.org/
Miami GP –
Cars is set to showcase a remarkable collection of Formula 1 race-worn helmets and overalls during The Miami Auction, held during the FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX 2025. This exclusive auction will feature rare memorabilia items from some of Formula 1’s greatest drivers, including six World Champions. Represented in the sale are legends such as Charles Leclerc, Pierre Gasly, Lewis Hamilton, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, and Damon Hill. The auction will take place live on the track at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday evening, following the Qualifying race.
The lineup this year promises to captivate motorsport enthusiasts, following last year’s success when Michael Schumacher’s helmet sparked an intense bidding war and sold for over four times its estimate at $100,000 to a fan in the audience. Highlights for the upcoming sale include:
• Michael Schumacher’s 1991 used helmet by Shoei. Believed used during Schumacher’s early career racing karts and possibly for DTM in 1991, with sponsors stickers later applied to resemble Schumacher’s first Benetton season helmet, offered with the original karting visor, chips and marks from use. Estimate: $30,000 – 50,000.
• Charles Leclerc’s 2020 Scuderia Ferrari F1 Turkish Grand Prix used helmet by Bell. The 2020 Turkish Grand Prix saw Charles Leclerc qualify 14th after a wet and delayed session. During Sunday’s race Charles thought his way through the grid to 3th place, on the final lap of the race he dived down the inside to try and claim 2nd place from Perez but ran wide, allowing Perez and teammate Vettel through, dropping him down to 4th. Estimate: $25,000 – 35,000.
• Lando Norris’ 2023 McLaren F1 used helmet. Used during Bahrain testing and early rounds of the 2023 championship. Estimate: $20,000 – 30,000.
• Pierre Gasly’s 2021 Alpha Tauri United States Grand Prix used helmet by Bell. Pierre Gasly qualified in 9th position just behind Lando Norris. On Sunday’s race he moved up a starting place due to Bottas receiving a grid penalty, however on lap 14 Gasly retired with suspension damage. Estimate: $15,000 – 25,000.
The memorabilia items will be on display at the Bonhams|Cars preview at the Miami International Autodrome and in various fan zones throughout the race weekend, offering fans and collectors a chance to admire these rare pieces of Formula 1 history. In addition to the live auction, an online sale of additional memorabilia will run concurrently from April 28 – May 12, featuring race-worn helmets, car bodywork, signed programs, and more. This provides an expanded opportunity for collectors worldwide to acquire unique items from the sport’s rich history.
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