Ferrari Crash After Buying May 2026

Ferrari driver wrecks supercar just an hour after he bought it

: 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 crash after buying

: 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. Ferrari driver wrecks supercar just an hour after

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: Just one hour after collection, the driver lost

: 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