F1 race-winning car that beat the legendary Ayrton Senna set to sell for eye-watering price
THE F1 race car that once beat the legendary Ayrton Senna is set to sell for an eye-watering price.
Belgian Thierry Boutsen beat Senna in the 1990 Hungarian Grand Prix while behind the wheel of the Williams-Renault FW13B.
Senna, arguably the greatest F1 driver in history, lost his life at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.
The stunning motor which once pipped the legend is up for sale. The car also bagged second place in the British Grand Prix and came fourth in Monaco and Spain.
The Williams-Renault FW13B is owned by a private collector and is being offered in a sale by UK-based Collecting Cars.
A spokesperson said: “The iconic cars of this era are now rightly considered ‘works of art’ in their own right, with many adorning the walls and collections of their drivers and other passionate fans worldwide, as a nostalgic celebration of one of the golden ages of the sport – and this car is even more exceptional given it is in fully working condition.
“This Grand Prix winning car represents an incredibly rare chance to join that small group of collectors.”
Despite being offered for sale by a private collector, the FW13B has solely been raced,demonstrated, and maintained by Williams Grand Prix Engineering.
Collecting Cars say: “It remains a fully working Formula One Grand Prix winner, accompanied by all required pit equipment and a spare set of wheels, and also provides access to the Williams Heritage F1 program.
“Unlike so many racers that inevitably end up being worked on outside of the team factory, possibly modified or changed beyond original specifications, this car boasts exceptional and unquestionable provenance.”