Lando Norris's Ferrari F40 Involved in Accident Near Monaco While He Was Away

A Ferrari F40 owned by Formula 1 driver Lando Norris was involved in an accident near Monaco, an incident that occurred while Norris was in Dubai. Captured in a video that went viral on social media, the classic Ferrari is seen losing control and hitting a barrier. The F40, celebrated as one of the definitive supercars and the last designed under the guidance of Enzo Ferrari, is not only a symbol of automotive prestige but also a piece of racing history with only 1,311 units produced.

The crash footage posted by user Thanosofmonaco on TikTok shows the challenges of handling the F40, attributed to its significant turbo lag and lack of modern stability aids. Despite the absence of Norris at the time of the mishap, the incident has stirred considerable attention given the car's rarity and the high-profile nature of its owner. Market values of such models have seen a steep increase, as highlighted by a recent auction where an F40 fetched $3.3 million.

The damage to the Ferrari was predominantly at the rear, and repairs are expected to be possible, preserving its unique features including custom Enkei wheels styled after the rare F40 LM. This event marks another notable F40 incident in Monaco, following a fire that destroyed another model five years prior, underscoring ongoing challenges in maintaining such high-performance, vintage vehicles in the principality.