If you think you are having a bad day, think again since things could be worse. This video shows the moment an iconic Ferrari F40 loses traction on greasy roads and veers into an adjacent hedge, resulting in what looks like a write-off. Speculative reports suggest that this occurred during a test drive with a service technician…
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While reports on who was behind the wheel remain unconfirmed, what can be seen in the below video is a Ferrari F40, on greasy UK roads, sliding after too much throttle input sends the rear wheels into a frenzy. This all occurred on Thursday, January 16, 2025, reducing the vehicle valued at approximately R50 million to a sad collection of scattered parts. With the typical English weather, the vehicle collided with a lamppost and flipped onto its side on the A5 London Road in Markyate, Hertfordshire. When it comes to speculation, the driver was reportedly a service technician, and was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
Greasy road, too low a gear, gap to the car in front, too much loud pedal and around she goes!
Silly bugger.#Ferrari #F40 pic.twitter.com/87FKuIxhRB
— _ (@DabOf0ppo) January 17, 2025
The extremely light Ferrari F40 is revered for its twin-turbocharged V8 engine which produces a respectable 352 kW but due to this powertrain and certain slow spooling forced induction, it has been known to catch lesser experienced drivers out, or those using old, cold or worn tyres. What the cause was here remains uncertain, however a closer inspection on the photos shows what looks like new tyres while the video shows too much throttle on slippery roads. Highly sought after being the last model signed off by Enzo, there are reportedly only around 75 units in the UK. This particular vehicle, bearing the registration F40 PRX, is believed to be the highest-mileage F40 in existence and it will hopefully be brought back to its former glory soon.
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That said, the photos from the scene show extensive damage to the front of the car, with the entire front clamshell torn off, exposing internal components such as the suspension and radiator. The interior seats were covered in protective plastic, indicating the car was likely under service at the time of the accident which corroborates the theory that it may not have been the owner at the teller.
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So then, if you think you are having a bad day, things could be worse, right?
