In a move that would make even the most jaded petrolhead raise an eyebrow, a piece of Formula 1 royalty has rolled into the Russian market—though not quite in race-ready condition. The Ferrari F2002, the same chassis that carried Michael Schumacher to glory, is now up for sale in Moscow. But before you rev your imaginary engine, know this: it’s missing a few critical organs. No pedals, no steering wheel, and—most tragically—no engine. It’s like buying a Stradivarius… without the strings.
The seller insists this isn’t just a hollow shell. The car, they claim, is a “modernized” version of the original, touched by the hands of F1’s engineering elite: Paolo Martinelli (the “master of motors”), Rory Byrne, Ross Brawn, and Aldo Costa—the latter now a Mercedes alum. What remains is a skeleton of speed: suspension, brake discs, transmission casing, a pilot’s fire suppression system, fuel tanks, and a tangle of wiring that probably once hummed with 19,000 RPM fury.
For those dreaming of hearing that V10 scream again, the seller has a brutal reality check: an original engine will set you back another 8-10 million rubles. As for the incomplete Ferrari itself? A cool 75 million rubles—roughly the GDP of a small island nation, or one very expensive garage ornament. Whether it’s a bargain or a folly depends on how badly you need to impress your oligarch friends.
So, who’s the buyer? Someone with deep pockets, deeper patience, and a love for automotive archaeology. This isn’t just a car—it’s a museum piece with trust issues. And if you do restore it, just remember: no amount of money can buy back the roar it’s lost.
