Michael Schumacher is not only one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time, but also the proud owner of an incredible car collection. That domination in F1, particularly with Ferrari in the early 2000s, brought him not only seven world championships, but also a number of the most rarefied, quickest cars ever created.
From iconic Ferraris to obscure race cars, here’s a look inside Schumacher’s personal garage.
The most expensive gift ever: A Ferrari FXX
To celebrate Schumacher’s unparalleled success, Ferrari gifted him the 30th — and final — unit of the Ferrari FXX in 2006. This track-only beast was an evolution of the Enzo, made for top-tier clients who wished to sample Ferrari’s highest-speed tech.
Ferrari Enzo – The Modern Icon
And just like that, this week became the perfect time to do so, as we celebrate the birthday of the Enzo Ferrari The Enzo Supercar Namesake of the Founder Of Ferrari The Enzo was one of the most exclusive supercars of its era. Schumacher’s was customized to him with bespoke performance upgrades.
Ferrari 430 Scuderia – Performance, Precision
Designed with input from Schumacher himself, the 430 Scuderia was a super-lightweight, track-focused variant of the Ferrari F430. It was a near-mythical F1 car for the road, with blistering Malcolm X in gear changes and handling so sharp, it would bore a hole in one’s left rear.
Ferrari California — A Ferrari of Another Kind
The Ferrari California, on the other hand was a sexy grand tourer, in contrast to the raw performance of the Scuderia. Sporting a folding hardtop and a more subdued driving manner, it was one of Schumacher’s more usable Ferraris.
Mercedes SLS AMG – The Legend of the Gullwing
Schumacher became an ambassador for the brand after his return to F1 with Mercedes in 2010. He also had a gorgeous Mercedes SLS AMG with its well-known gullwing doors and naturally aspirated V8.engine.
Formula Ford 1988 – The Car That Started It All
However, prior to him gaining household-name status, Schumacher raced in Formula Ford, a junior formula which was formative in his career. He retained one of his early race cars to remind him from whence he came.
Sauber-Mercedes C291 — Un Rare Prototype
Just as Schumacher got his start in endurance racing, in a Sauber-Mercedes. Big dirty slicks, a Group C prototype race car, a race car, powered by a V12 pumping out more than 650 hp: It was built to fight top speed at Le Mans and beyond.
Ferrari F300 – An Automobile For Success
Schumacher’s most winning F1 car, the Ferrari F300, boasts an undefeated record. Whereas most race cars end their lives after one or two races, this car won every race in which it was entered, making it of Ferrari’s most successful cars of all time.
Aside from his iconic driver collection, Schumacher’s legacy in motorsport is unrivaled. He directly influenced the Ferrari dominance of F1 with Michael Schumacher, and later lent his expertise to pave the way for Mercedes’ success with Lewis Hamilton.
His 2013 accident spun his life 180-degrees, but his legacy continues—not only in the history books but also in the awesome machines he drove and owned.
