What was the previous record for a modern F1 car sale?

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The previous record for a modern-era Formula One car sale was US$7.5 million.

The Ferrari F2001, previously driven by Michael Schumacher, set the benchmark in 2017. This model was sold by Sotheby's in New York for US$7.5 million, establishing the previous record for a modern-era Formula One car at auction.
Record-Breaking F2003-GA Sale

The F2003-GA, also driven by Michael Schumacher, recently surpassed the previous record. This particular car, Chassis 229, fetched nearly US$15 million (14.6 million Swiss francs) at a Sotheby's auction in Geneva. The final price significantly exceeded the auction house's pre-sale estimate of up to 9.5 million Swiss francs.
Schumacher's Championship Success

The F2003-GA was instrumental in Michael Schumacher's 2003 Formula One World Championship title. During the 2003 season, Schumacher secured five Grand Prix victories with this car, including the race in Japan where he clinched the championship. This marked his sixth F1 title overall, placing him ahead of Juan Manuel Fangio's five titles from the 1950s.
Design and Performance of the F2003-GA

Designed by Rory Byrne and Ross Brawn, the F2003-GA featured an extended wheelbase to enhance its aerodynamic performance. Introduced at the Spanish Grand Prix, Chassis 229 proved to be the most successful of the six F2003-GAs built. Schumacher's wins in this car included the Spanish, Austrian, Canadian, Italian, and US Grands Prix, alongside multiple pole positions and fastest laps.

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