Ferrari Crash After Buying Direct

: One of the most famous incidents involved a rare Ferrari 430 Scuderia (one of only 499 made) in South Yorkshire, UK. Just one hour after collection, the driver lost control on a wet motorway; the car went airborne, traveled 50 meters into a field, and burst into flames. The driver escaped with only minor injuries.

: While not technically a new purchase, a 24-year-old dealership employee crashed a $2.5 million Ferrari F40 in a tunnel near Stuttgart. The driver lost control, likely due to the car's notorious turbo lag, and struck the tunnel wall, causing significant damage to the iconic V8 supercar. Short-Duration Ownership Crashes ferrari crash after buying

Incidents of crashing a Ferrari shortly after purchase are surprisingly common, often attributed to the high-performance nature of the vehicles and drivers being unfamiliar with their power. Below are notable "buy and crash" write-ups from recent years: : One of the most famous incidents involved

: A 43-year-old man in Germany waited a full year for his custom Ferrari F8 Tributo only to total it six hours after taking delivery. Driving on the A5 motorway in wet conditions with summer tires, he lost control and hit a concrete barrier, ripping off a rear wheel and striking a minibus. : While not technically a new purchase, a

: A yellow Ferrari LaFerrari valued at roughly $4 million was heavily damaged in a roadway crash in China. Early reports indicated the driver likely lost control, causing significant damage to the front passenger corner and a misaligned rear wheel, suggesting a major suspension failure.

Ferrari driver wrecks supercar just an hour after he bought it