Bonhams auction house put up for sale Benetton B191B — car, «Formula 1», which Michael Schumacher won his first podium in 1992. This fact certifies the signature seven-time world champion, left them on the steering wheel.
The debut of the car at the World Cup was held in 1991. Then, at the Hungarian Grand Prix, it was piloted by Nelson Piquet. As for the three-time world champion, at the Austrian Grand Prix in the same year and at the same the car has passed its final race.
the car itself, which is the sixth chassis serial number was again amended, and in 1992 for his first wheel sat Martin Brundle, and then 23-year-old Schumacher, who finished third at the Grand Prix of Mexico and Brazil.
Next career Schumacher continued without the Benetton B191B, which eventually ended up in a private collection.
Under the hood of the car's 3.5-liter V8 from Ford, which capacity is 730 hp and 13,800 Nm. The engine is aggregated with the «mechanics» lever instead of paddle (there were problems with their configuration).
Benetton B191B remarkable by the fact that John Barnanra designer's career, it was the last car with the classical «mechanics».
Bidding will take place May 13 in Monte-Carlo.
Photo: open source
Benetton B191B remarkable by the fact that John Barnanra designer's career, it was the last car with the classical «mechanics».
Bidding will take place May 13 in Monte-Carlo.
Photo: open source
