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Ferrari F430 Challenge, 2007

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Chassis No.: ZFFEX63X000146687

Registration: Bill of Sale Only

Location: Monte Carlo, Monaco

€126,500 EUR | Sold

  • Driven by Bruno Senna to two wins in the Ferrari Challenge at Silverstone in June 2007
  • Understood to be the only Ferrari ever raced by a member of the Senna family
  • Used sparingly for track day events and maintained by FF Corse
  • Presented in original Senna livery

Introduced for the 2006 season, the F430 Challenge initially appeared alongside the older 360 model in Ferrari Challenge races, prior to becoming the sole variant eligible from 2007 until 2011. Retaining the potent 483-hp V-8 engine of the standard car, as well as its innovative paddle-shift operated six-speed gearbox, weight saving of almost 300 kg ensured prodigious performance and spectacular racing.

Entered by Ferrari UK, chassis no. 146687 was driven by Bruno Senna – subsequent Hispania, Lotus-Renault and Williams F1 driver, and nephew of the great Ayrton – in its sole race outing in the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli round at Silverstone in June 2007. Having qualified on pole for both races, resounding victories ensued and the motoring press took notice:

'Star driver of the weekend was, without doubt, Bruno Senna . . . On pole for both day’s races, the 23-year-old from São Paolo simply disappeared into the distance on Saturday, and merely won comfortably the next day. In a highly competitive field of semi-professionals who really know how to get the best out of these identical cars, Senna, driving GP2 this year, was truly in another class.' – Classic Driver, 12 June 2007

The car was never raced again – maintaining its 100 percent winning record – and was sold shortly thereafter to the consignor, in whose ownership it has been used only for occasional track days. It has been maintained throughout by Silverstone-based marque specialists FF Corse and has since been upgraded to “GT Cup” specification. This included the fitment of a front splitter and rear wing; however, all original components accompany the car and can be easily re-fitted, should the purchaser wish to return the car to its original specification.

Immaculately presented, the car is accompanied by two additional sets of wheels, steel brake disc assemblies and corresponding pads, air jack safety stands, a spare livery set, original Ferrari car cover and a comprehensive history file.

Dévoilée pour la saison 2006, la Ferrari F430 Challenge est apparue d'abord à côté de la plus ancienne 360 dans les courses du Ferrari Challenge, avant de devenir la seule version éligible de 2007 à 2011. Équipée du puissant V8 de 483 ch de la version standard, ainsi que de son innovante boîte séquentielle six rapports à commande par palettes, elle affichait 300 kg de moins que sa sœur de série, ce qui lui permettait de présenter des performances fantastiques et d'assurer des courses spectaculaires.

Engagé par Ferrari UK, le châssis n°146687 était confié à Bruno Senna (pilote successivement Hispania, Lotus-Renault et Williams F1, et neveu du célèbre Ayrton Senna) lors de son unique participation à une compétition. Il s'agissait d'une manche du Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli, en juin 2007 à Silverstone. Après avoir signé la pole position pour les deux courses, Bruno Senna remportait les deux victoires, ce qui lui valait les éloges de la presse automobile :

"La star du week-end fut, sans aucun doute, Bruno Senna... En pole pour les deux courses de la journée, le jeune pilote de 23 ans venant de São Paolo a tout simplement disparu en tête de l'épreuve du samedi, et s'est assuré une confortable victoire le lendemain. Parmi un ensemble très compétitif de pilotes semi-professionnels sachant parfaitement tirer le meilleur parti de leurs machines identiques, Senna, qui court cette saison en GP2, était de toute évidence dans un autre monde.

– Classic Driver, 12 juin 2007

Après ce week-end mémorable, la voiture n'a plus jamais pris part à une compétition (ce qui lui assure un palmarès de 100% de victoires). Elle a été vendue peu après à son actuel propriétaire, qui l'a utilisée occasionnellement lors de journées circuit. Elle a été régulièrement entretenue par FF Corse, spécialiste basé à Silverstone, et a été améliorée aux spécifications "GT Cup". Cela inclut notamment la pose d'un spoiler avant et d'un aileron arrière, mais tous les composants d'origine ont été conservés et peuvent aisément être remontés, si l'acheteur souhaite que la voiture conserve exactement son aspect d'origine.

De présentation impeccable, cette voiture est accompagnée de deux jeux de jantes supplémentaires, de disques de freins en acier et des garnitures correspondantes, d'un système de cric hydraulique, d'une livrée de rechange, d'une housse Ferrari d'origine et d'un dossier historique complet.

https://rmsothebys.com/auctions/mc18/lots/r0012-2007-ferrari-f430-challenge/

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