Ferrari Crash After Buying Today

: A yellow Ferrari LaFerrari valued at roughly $4 million was heavily damaged in a roadway crash in China. Early reports indicated the driver likely lost control, causing significant damage to the front passenger corner and a misaligned rear wheel, suggesting a major suspension failure.

: On April Fool's Day, a driver in Derby, UK, purchased a Ferrari 488 (believed to be a GTB or Pista) and crashed it after driving less than two miles (3.2 km) from the showroom. The car sustained major front-end damage, including a crumpled bonnet and smashed headlights, though the driver was unhurt. ferrari crash after buying

: One of the most famous incidents involved a rare Ferrari 430 Scuderia (one of only 499 made) in South Yorkshire, UK. Just one hour after collection, the driver lost control on a wet motorway; the car went airborne, traveled 50 meters into a field, and burst into flames. The driver escaped with only minor injuries. : A yellow Ferrari LaFerrari valued at roughly

: A 43-year-old man in Germany waited a full year for his custom Ferrari F8 Tributo only to total it six hours after taking delivery. Driving on the A5 motorway in wet conditions with summer tires, he lost control and hit a concrete barrier, ripping off a rear wheel and striking a minibus. The car sustained major front-end damage, including a

Incidents of crashing a Ferrari shortly after purchase are surprisingly common, often attributed to the high-performance nature of the vehicles and drivers being unfamiliar with their power. Below are notable "buy and crash" write-ups from recent years:

: In a dramatic theft-and-crash incident, suspects stole a Ferrari 488 Pista from a dealership. Minutes after driving it through the showroom window, the driver lost control on a rain-soaked road near Montpezat-de-Quercy. The car struck a guardrail and burst into flames, resulting in a total loss.