Legendary 1998 Williams FW20, raced by Jacques Villeneuve, heads to auction for £250,000; an iconic F1 car from a golden era, perfect for collectors. Legendary 1998 Williams FW20, raced by Jacques Villeneuve, heads to auction for £250,000; an iconic F1 car from a golden era, perfect for collectors.

Formula 1 car raced by legendary driver Jacques Villeneuve in three Grand Prix races selling for £250,000

Legendary 1998 Williams FW20, raced by Jacques Villeneuve, heads to auction for £250,000; an iconic F1 car from a golden era, perfect for collectors.

A Formula 1 car raced by legendary driver Jacques Villeneuve in three Grand Prix is heading to auction.

The 1998 Williams FW20 is set to be snapped up for a whopping £250,000.

While driving this motor, the Canadian driving icon finished 4th in San Marino, 5th in Australia, and 7th in Argentina.

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The FW20 was subsequently used as a spare and test car for the remainder of the 1998 season.

Legendary 1998 Williams FW20, raced by Jacques Villeneuve, heads to auction for £250,000; an iconic F1 car from a golden era, perfect for collectors.
A Formula 1 car raced by Jacques Villeneuve in three Grand Prix up for auction. (Jam Press/TR Tomkins/Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s)

Other iconic Williams racers like Juan Pablo Montoya, Heinz-Harald Frentzen, Alex Zanardi, and Max Wilson have all driven the motor.

The 26-year-old car came third in the 1998 Formula 1 Constructors’ World Championship, its highest-ever finish.

Legendary 1998 Williams FW20, raced by Jacques Villeneuve, heads to auction for £250,000; an iconic F1 car from a golden era, perfect for collectors.
A Formula 1 car raced by Jacques Villeneuve in three Grand Prix up for auction. (Jam Press/TR Tomkins/Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s)

The vehicle is kitted out with a 3-liter Mecachrome V-10 engine that produces a whopping 750 horsepower.

The FW20 was launched after Williams had won a ninth consecutive Formula 1 Constructors’ crown.

Legendary 1998 Williams FW20, raced by Jacques Villeneuve, heads to auction for £250,000; an iconic F1 car from a golden era, perfect for collectors.
A Formula 1 car raced by Jacques Villeneuve in three Grand Prix up for auction. (Jam Press/TR Tomkins/Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s)

The motor will now head under the hammer on 5 February 2025, as reported by Luxury Auto News.

The auction will take place at the Salles du Carrousel, Louvre Palace, Paris.

Legendary 1998 Williams FW20, raced by Jacques Villeneuve, heads to auction for £250,000; an iconic F1 car from a golden era, perfect for collectors.
A Formula 1 car raced by Jacques Villeneuve in three Grand Prix up for auction. (Jam Press/TR Tomkins/Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s)

RM Sotheby’s, who is hosting the sale, stated: “A fantastic racer from the golden era of modern Formula 1, chassis FW20-03 is offered with a ‘show’ Mecachrome V-10 engine.

Legendary 1998 Williams FW20, raced by Jacques Villeneuve, heads to auction for £250,000; an iconic F1 car from a golden era, perfect for collectors.
A Formula 1 car raced by Jacques Villeneuve in three Grand Prix up for auction. (Jam Press/TR Tomkins/Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s)

“It is highly eligible for historic racing events and demonstrations and would form a worthy cornerstone of any motorsport or Formula 1-themed collection.

Legendary 1998 Williams FW20, raced by Jacques Villeneuve, heads to auction for £250,000; an iconic F1 car from a golden era, perfect for collectors.
A Formula 1 car raced by Jacques Villeneuve in three Grand Prix up for auction. (Jam Press/TR Tomkins/Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s)

“The car will be on display during the London auction at The Peninsula London on 1-2 November and will cross the block in Paris on 5 February 2025.”

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