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Michael Schumacher's Ford Benneton B191B F1 single seat racing car. <br />
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The iconic Formula 1 car that launched the career of race ace Michael Schumacher has emerged for sale for £300,000.<br />
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Schumacher was a relatively unknown 23-year-old when he stunned the F1 world by finished third at the 1992 Mexican Grand Prix, his first ever podium finish in the sport on only his eighth race.<br />
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Just weeks later Schumacher then notched up another podium finish at the Brazilian Grand Prix in the same Benetton-Ford car.<br />
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Experts at Bonhams in London say it could fetch £300,000 at auction.

BNPS.co.uk (01202 558833)
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Michael Schumacher's Ford Benneton B191B F1 single seat racing car.

The iconic Formula 1 car that launched the career of race ace Michael Schumacher has emerged for sale for £300,000.

Schumacher was a relatively unknown 23-year-old when he stunned the F1 world by finished third at the 1992 Mexican Grand Prix, his first ever podium finish in the sport on only his eighth race.

Just weeks later Schumacher then notched up another podium finish at the Brazilian Grand Prix in the same Benetton-Ford car.

Experts at Bonhams in London say it could fetch £300,000 at auction.