A Ferrari F40 owned by McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris took a hit near Monaco earlier this month. The $2.5 million supercar spun out on Avenue d’Agerbol in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, slamming into a roadside barrier. Luckily, no one was hurt, and there were no other vehicles involved. The car wasn’t in Norris’ hands at the time. While the F1 star celebrated the New Year in Dubai, a friend of his, whose identity remains unknown, was driving the F40. Videos from the scene show the car losing traction before the crash, during a drive from Monaco to the Maybourne Riviera hotel. Read More Ferrari: All Four New Models You’ll See in 2025 This isn’t the first time an F40 has made headlines for the wrong reasons. Just recently, another F40 was damaged in the UK during a service technician’s test drive. With its raw power and vintage build, the F40 demands respect—and mistakes don’t come cheap when dealing with a car this rare. A Ferrari F40 Crash in Monaco: What Happened? A viral video posted by TikTok user Thanosofmonaco captured the moment a Ferrari F40 lost control on a mountain road near Monaco. The car, owned by McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris, was navigating a left-hand bend when the rear end kicked out. The driver’s attempt to correct it, paired with heavy braking, caused the car to spin and collide with a roadside barrier on a straight stretch of road. The impact was concentrated on the rear bumper, which absorbed most of the damage. There’s a chance the driver’s side rear wheel was also affected, but overall, the damage appears to be repairable. A bumper replacement and some rear bodywork should be enough to bring the car back to its former glory. The F40 isn’t a forgiving car. It’s a 471 bhp beast with a twin-turbo V8 engine. Built over 30 years ago, it lacks modern aids like traction control and stability systems, making it notoriously difficult to handle. Add turbo lag and a spiky powerband, and it’s clear this car isn’t for the faint-hearted—or inexperienced. Read More The Porsche 911 Dakar That Took on 20,000 Miles Across Asia This particular F40 comes with a unique detail: custom Enkei wheels inspired by the ultra-rare F40 LM. They replaced the originals before Norris acquired the car, adding a personal touch to an already legendary vehicle. This isn’t the first time an F40 has faced trouble in Monaco. Five years ago, another F40 burned to the ground on Monaco’s narrow streets. And recently, another crash in the UK left another F40 with extensive damage. It’s a reminder of what makes the F40 so special. Get it right, and you’re a hero. Get it wrong, and you’ll pay the price. Source: thanosofmonaco/TikTok
