Lando Norris’ Ferrari F40 Incident: What Really Happened
Earlier this January, a video surfaced online showing a rare Ferrari F40, reportedly belonging to Formula 1 star Lando Norris, involved in an accident. The incident took place on the winding roads near Monte Carlo, though Norris himself was not behind the wheel at the time. The driver’s identity remains unknown, but the footage reveals the car spinning out of a left-hand turn and colliding with road barriers. Despite the impact, the F40 remained driveable, a testament to its robust engineering.
The Ferrari F40 is no ordinary car. produced between 1987 and 1992, only 1,311 units were ever made, making it a highly coveted collector’s item. Known for its iconic Pininfarina design and status as one of the last ‘Enzo Era’ Ferraris, the F40 is a symbol of automotive history. Its 3.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine delivers an remarkable 471 horsepower and 426 pound-feet of torque,enabling it to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 4.1 seconds and reach a top speed of 200 mph.
Norris, who reportedly acquired the car in 2024, has been building an enviable collection of classic and high-performance vehicles, including a Fiat Jolly and a Shelby Cobra replica. In a recent interview, he shared his philosophy on car ownership: “The only criteria that I need is it just needs to make me happy and smile. That’s pretty much it. It doesn’t need to be a certain engine or drive a certain way. It’s more for me to adapt to whatever the driving style is for any car.”
He continued, “Because actually a lot of older cars don’t drive that way. You know, as soon as you want to push it and drive it a bit quicker, thay don’t normally drive that well.But I think it’s just that feeling and that characteristic that it has is unique to each car. But for me, sound is very critically important.” Norris also expressed his preference for naturally aspirated engines over hybrids or electric vehicles, emphasizing the authenticity and personality of older models.
“I think that’s what adds then the authenticity to any car that you drive. But for me,it’s sound. It’s that kind of one to one feeling of you driving a car. I think cars nowadays are almost to perfect and too nice that it almost doesn’t matter what it looks like ‘cause they all just drive the same at the end of the day, and then it gets a little bit boring. I think that’s why thes older classics are more fun,” he added.
While the Ferrari F40 involved in the crash sustained damage to its left-rear bumper, its rarity and historical significance make it a prized possession in Norris’s collection. The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges of handling such powerful and iconic vehicles, even for seasoned drivers.
