Vehicle Description
We are proud to present an extraordinary opportunity to own a piece
of Formula 1 history: the 1997 Ferrari F310B, exclusively driven by
Michael Schumacher. As curators of investment-grade automobiles, we
don't just sell cars-we preserve legacies. This unrestored,
race-ready icon, acquired from a Ferrari executive board member,
will be showcased at The Quail and the Pebble Beach Concours
d'Elegance, offering collectors a chance to acquire a car with an
unparalleled story.
In 1997, Ferrari's 50th anniversary year, the F310B marked a
turning point for the Maranello team. Refined by legends John
Barnard, Rory Byrne, and Ross Brawn, this car was a leap forward
from its predecessor, boasting a more reliable 046/2 V10 engine,
advanced aerodynamics, and a cutting-edge seven-speed gearbox
actuation system. It was Ferrari's final wide-track racer before
1998 regulations, making this chassis a rare artifact of a pivotal
era.
This very chassis carried Schumacher to victory at the 1997 Japan
Grand Prix at Suzuka, one of five wins that season (Monaco, Canada,
France, Belgium, and Japan). With 102 points, Ferrari mounted its
strongest championship challenge since 1990. The F310B's most
dramatic moment came at the 1997 Jerez finale, where Schumacher and
Jacques Villeneuve, separated by a single point, battled for the
Drivers' Championship. In an unprecedented qualifying session,
Schumacher, Villeneuve, and Heinz-Harald Frentzen posted identical
times of 1:21.072-a statistical anomaly. The race itself became
infamous when Schumacher's attempt to defend his lead resulted in a
controversial collision, leading to his disqualification from the
season but cementing this chassis place in F1 lore.
Unrestored and in as-raced condition, this chassis remains a living
testament to Ferrari's relentless pursuit of excellence and
Schumacher's uncompromising drive. Having seen limited track-day
use, it is both a collector's masterpiece and a functional piece of
motorsport history. This is more than a car-it's a Hollywood-worthy
saga of triumph, controversy, and redemption.
Join us during Car Week 2025 as we unveil this special art piece at
The Quail and Pebble Beach Concours to experience this iconic
Ferrari F310B. For inquiries about this singular investment
opportunity, contact our team of curators.
