Auction offers Benetton from Michael Schumacher’s first victory for more than R$53 million By Thiago Lemos
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The auction house 53 million at the current rate.
The car is considered a rare piece as it has never been publicly offered before. The sale attracts collectors and category enthusiasts looking for items linked to the seven-time world champion.
Remarkable victory at Spa-Francorchamps
Schumacher drove the Benetton B192-05 in the 1992 Grande Prêmio of the 1992 Bélgica, held in heavy rain on the Spa-Francorchamps circuit. The German completed 44 laps and crossed the finish line in first place. Aos 23 years old, he overcame opponents who had technically superior cars.
The race marked the Benetton team’s first victory as a constructor in the Fórmula 1. Schumacher took the checkered flag exactly one year after its debut in the category, on the same Belgian circuit.
Last winner with manual transmission in the history of the category
The single-seater stands out as the last car to beat an Grande Prêmio equipped with a manual transmission in the H standard. In the 1992 season, technologies such as semi-automatic transmissions and active suspensions were already beginning to appear in cutting-edge cars.
Schumacher had to change gears manually throughout the race in adverse conditions. The appropriate tire strategy on a wet track contributed to the final result.
Technical characteristics of the Benetton B192-05
The model was designed by Rory Byrne and had the technical coordination of Ross Brawn. Equipado with a 3.5-liter Ford V8 engine, delivering between 660 and 680 horsepower.
O chassi número 05 foi utilizado exclusivamente por Schumacher em cinco corridas da temporada de 1992. A equipe obteve 11 pódios no total, incluindo essa vitória e duas voltas mais rápidas.
Car’s trajectory after the 1992 season
The vehicle remained with the Benetton team until 2000, when it became part of the Renault Classic collection after the purchase of the team. In 2015, it was acquired by Laurent Redon, former test pilot for Minardi and Benetton.
Redon carried out a complete restoration, including overhauling the engine, transmission and chassis structure. In 2016, the current owner, a modern car competitor from Fórmula 1, purchased the single-seater and kept its condition preserved.
Other items from Schumacher available in the same auction
The offer includes memorabilia related to the seven-time champion with no minimum reserve value. An original helmet used in 1994, the year of the first world title, has an estimate of between 20 thousand and 30 thousand euros.
Overalls from the 1995 season and an autographed replica of the steering wheel from the same year are also in the catalogue. Esses objects complement the sale of the car and attract different buyer profiles.
Context of the complete debut season of Schumacher
In 1992, Schumacher’s first full year in Fórmula 1, the driver finished the championship in third place with 53 points. The Benetton achieved the same position among builders.
The performance with the B192 paved the way for the 1994 and 1995 world titles for the Benetton team. Posteriormente, the German moved to Ferrari, where he won five more consecutive championships.
