The Benetton-Cosworth Ford B191 met chassisnummer B-191-02 was driven by not only Michael Schumacher (the most successful F1 driver ever) but also by Nelsen Piquet. This unique piece of racing history is sold at The Spa Classic Sale auction by Bonhams.

Racing History

This ‘modern Historic’ Formula 1 car is returning to the Circuit National at Spa-Francorchamps, where in the 1991 Belgian Grand Prix driver Michael Schumacher had made his Formula 1 racing debut. In the same year 3 times world champion Nelson Piquet is the first to pass the chequered flag in the Canadian Grand-prix in Montreal.

Museum state

Once the car reached retirement age, it was re-assembled and preserved on display as a museum exhibit, before being completely rebuilt and restored to running order by a specialist Formula 1 team. The engine, gearbox and all safety equipment were overhauled in this process, and the car is now offered in running order, completely restored to its original specification with the sole exception of updated security features in accordance with FIA regulations.

source: Bonhams

Price

This grand-prix winning Benetton-Cosworth Ford B191, driven by Piquet an Schumacher is expected to raise €750,000 – 950,000 (£630,000 – 800,000) .

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