F1 News: Former Champion's Iconic Ferrari F40 Goes Up For Auction For Eye-Watering Amount

Alain Prost's Ferrari F40 which was gifted to him when he joined the team in 1990 is going up for auction.

Car enthusiasts will need to be prepared to dig deep as the iconic Ferrari F40 which was gifted to four-time F1 champion Alain Prost when he joined the Maranello-based squad is going up for auction. 

The starting price for this luxury speed demon, which was once crowned the fastest car in the world, is set at a jaw-dropping €2.5 million. If you've ever dreamed of owning a true icon of the road, now is your chance to make it a reality. 

Interestingly enough, Prost never actually took this magnificent machine out for a spin. Instead, he decided to sell it shortly after receiving it, however, just the fact it was owned by him has made it an even more incredible assett.

As the auction for Alain Prost's Ferrari F40 commences, car enthusiasts and collectors alike eagerly await the chance to claim this remarkable piece of automotive history. Whether you're a devoted fan, a discerning collector, or simply someone who appreciates the extraordinary, keep an eye on this auction—it's bound to make waves in the automotive world.

The auctioneers, Sotheby's, shared the listing to social media, writing:

"The F40 originally delivered to four-time World Champion Alain Prost will soon be offered without reserve via Sotheby's Sealed. Bidding opens on Wednesday, May 10"

The F40 originally delivered to four-time World Champion Alain Prost will soon be offered without reserve via Sotheby's Sealed. Bidding opens on Wednesday, May 10. https://t.co/ZZSyFiDITy pic.twitter.com/6Vu48pIuFS

— RM Sotheby's (@rmsothebys) May 8, 2023

The listing provides additional information on the iconic car, which reads in part:

"As the incoming lead driver for Ferrari, it was only fitting that Prost would be given a Ferrari for use away from the circuit. And what better car for a reigning World Champion than a brand-new F40—the fastest road-going automobile the world had ever seen.

"The F40 offered here, chassis number 83249, was completed in late 1989 and built without catalytic converters or adjustable suspension, features that would come to mark later-production F40s. In a recent conversation with RM Sotheby’s, Mr. Prost confirmed that he took delivery of the Ferrari but never used it, selling it very shortly after taking delivery. The car was registered in France at Prost’s home in Meribel in February 1990."