Formula One has cultivated many legendary names throughout its history through elite driving skill, podium finishes, and thrilling on-track battles. Now, available to the public for the first time ever, is the opportunity to own the very race car that ignited Michael Schumacher’s record-setting winning legacy: the 1992 Benetton B192.
The legend of Michael Schumacher truly began at the 1992 Belgian Grand Prix, with Schumacher behind the wheel of Benetton chassis B192-05. It was a race defined by constantly changing weather, with rain coming and going in waves, demanding unwavering vigilance from both drivers and teams as track conditions shifted unpredictably. On lap 27, the pivotal moment arrived when Schumacher made the split-second decision that ultimately won him the race. After losing position to teammate Martin Brundle due to missing the apex of a corner, Schumacher quickly noticed Brundle’s rear tires blistering as the track began to dry. That observation cemented Schumacher’s decision to pit for dry tires, a move that secured his first Grand Prix victory—exactly one year after making his Formula One debut at the same circuit—at the wheel of the Benetton B192.
As the successor to the Benetton B191, the B192 was designed by Rory Byrne, Ross Brawn, and William Toet with the philosophy of “evolution, not revolution.” It featured a naturally aspirated Ford V8 engine paired with an H-pattern six-speed manual transmission. Notably, the 1992 Belgian Grand Prix marked the final race victory for a car equipped with this traditional transmission layout, as all subsequent race-winning Formula One cars would adopt hydraulically actuated paddle shifters mounted behind the steering wheel. The engine produced between 660 and 680 horsepower, and the B192 competed for the final time at the 1992 Australian Grand Prix. Following Benetton’s acquisition by Renault in 2000, the Grand Prix–winning B192 remained housed at Renault’s Enstone headquarters. It was later sold, along with two other Benetton chassis, to LRS Formula, owned by Laurent Redon, a specialist in the operation and preservation of 1990s and 2000s Formula One cars. A 2024 sales sheet attestation signed by Redon confirms that chassis B192-05 was completely restored, including full engine and transmission rebuilds as well as a comprehensive chassis overhaul.
Never before offered to the public, this legendary firestarter—chassis B192-05—now presents the rare opportunity to own a tangible piece of Formula One history driven by true Formula One royalty. With an estimated price tag of €8,500,000, or approximately $9,900,000 USD, it is certainly out of reach for most. However, for those fortunate enough to afford it, the cost represents a small price to pay for an F1 car that helped change the course of Formula One racing history.
