Gerhard Berger is one of the most experienced Formula One drivers of all time with 210 starts. In his 14-year-long career, he achieved 48 podiums, 12 poles and 21 fastest laps, but never becoming the Formula 1 World Champion. Car enthusiast and owner of some of the rare Ferrari models, such as the Ferrari F512M, which was produced in 501 copies. 29 years ago this car was stolen, and recently it was found in London.
🚗 La police londonienne a retrouvé lundi la Ferrari F512M rouge de l'ancien pilote autrichien Gerhard Berger, volée en 1995. D'une valeur de 400 000 euros et en route vers les États-Unis, la voiture a été interceptée.https://t.co/UaAGr7s1E7
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In 1995, a car was stolen in front of a hotel near the track in Imola. After Berger reported the car missing, police investigators from the Organized Crime Unit launched an extensive investigation. The car was sent to Japan shortly after it was stolen, until it was brought to the UK in late 2023. The vehicle was then impounded to prevent export.
In 2023, Ferrari inspected a vehicle purchased by an American buyer through a British broker. After checking the data, they informed the London Metropolitan Police, which launched an investigation in January of this year. So far, no one has been arrested, and the investigation is ongoing.
The Ferrari F512M is the last version of the Testarossa. It is powered by a 4.9-liter Tipo F113 G flat-12 engine with 434 hp (324 kW) and 370 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 315 km/h (196 mph).
Source: dpa German Press Agency, RMC Sport via X