The product is a 1:18 scale Hot Wheels Racing Ferrari F1 F2002 diecast car featuring driver Michael Schumacher. The car is in the signature Ferrari red color and is part of the Hot Wheels Racing series. This model of the F-2002 car from 2002 is a must-have for fans of Formula 1 racing, especially those who support the Ferrari racing team and Michael Schumacher.
The Ferrari F2002, driven by Michael Schumacher, is widely considered one of the most dominant Formula 1 cars ever produced. Here's a closer look:
ðŸŽï¸ Technical Highlights & Championship Success
Design & Engineering
Crafted by Ross Brawn and Rory Byrne (with key input from Aldo Costa, James Allison, and others), the F2002 featured a lightweight carbon-fiber monocoque, pushrod suspension, and a compact V10 engine. It also introduced a new titanium–housing gearbox and improved aerodynamics.
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Performance Stats
Powered by the Tipo 051 3.0 L V10 (producing ~830–835 hp around 17,800 rpm), the car was revolutionary in handling, efficiency, and power delivery.
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In‑Season Domination
Debuting at the Brazilian GP, Schumacher immediately made history. The F2002 chalked up 11 wins in 17 races (all by Schumacher), with 9 one–two finishes and podiums in every race it contested. Schumacher clinched the Drivers’ Championship at the French GP, six races ahead of the end. Ferrari easily secured the Constructors’ title.
🆠Chassis No. 219 – The Legendary Car
Race Record
This specific chassis (#219) claimed victory at Imola (San Marino GP), the A1-Ring (Austria GP), and Magny-Cours (France GP) — the latter being the race where Schumacher sealed his fifth world title.
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Provenance & Auction
After serving as a 2002 test and race car, chassis 219 was sold to collectors. In November 2019 at RM Sotheby’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix auction, the car fetched US $6.64 million, becoming the second‑most expensive F1 car sold at auction (behind the F2001 chassis at $7.5 million)
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. A portion of the sale benefited Schumacher’s Keep Fighting Foundation.
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👨â€ðŸ‘¦ Mick Schumacher’s Homage
To commemorate the sale, Michael’s son Mick Schumacher—then in Formula 2—took the F2002 out for a special session at Ferrari's Fiorano circuit, capturing a poignant sequence that bridged past and present.
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✨ Legacy & Impact
The F2002 is often cited as one of the greatest F1 cars ever, thanks to its blend of speed, reliability, and technical innovation .
It firmly cemented Schumacher’s status among the legends of the sport and showcased Ferrari’s engineering dominance in the early 2000s.
📠Where to See One Today
Some F2002 chassis are on public display, including in:
The Ferrari Museum in Maranello
