Inside Ferrari's SECRET F1 Car Collection

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Deep in the heart of Ferrari's iconic Maranello headquarters lies a private car collection that is quite possibly the finest and most exclusive on the entire planet... and I was invited along to check it out!

This is where some of the most history-drenched race cars that sport the prancing horse badge are tucked away – Ferrari's secret F1 car storage facility.

Thanks to Ferrari's Filippo Petrucci, we were shown around what can only be described as heaven by any self-respecting motorsport enthusiast, presented with competitive cars from many of the greats over the years, including Schumacher, Villeneuve, Prost, Alesi, Raikkonen, Mansell and many, many more.

Sit back and enjoy reminiscing on this extremely special moment with me – it's unfortunately the closest any of us are ever going to get to seeing it in real life again!

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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:53 Meeting Filippo Petrucci
1:51 BetterHelp
3:18 High nose vs drop nose
4:10 Old vs new F1 cars
4:55 Schumacher's time at Ferrari
6:10 '96: the 'Golden Era'
6:38 Running the F1 cars
7:40 '00 'Tic Tac' championship-winning car
8:51 Did the '00 car feel fast immediately?
9:41 Testing in the winter/abroad
10:28 Schumacher's mentality on testing
11:13 Different driving styles
12:41 Chassis number 204 ('00)
13:37 Steering wheel history
20:01 '01-'03 cars – the 'Golden Days'
21:05 '07-'08 Raikkonen cars
21:57 Jagged edges on wings
23:15 'Eyebrows'
23:47 Scheckter's '79 car
27:36 Villeneuve's '82 car
30:09 The modern F1 cars
32:02 Weight of classic vs modern F1 cars
33:55 How does owning an F1 car work?
35:25 Outro
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[sergiogiacomosammartano]

This video is 100% passion for motorsport, and 150% passion for Ferrari.
PS: Filippo, you have one of the best jobs in the world, you lucky man!

[ermannoantonelli]

Ben, an Italian talking here… you could be a great Ferrari testimonial, I can hear your voice changing when you talk about our pride and joy. Cheers

[PaoloRusconi]

"Si si, si si exacltly" 😂 I like how that guy speaks very good English but keeps saying SI instead of Yes.. Sweet video ❤

[egyptology]

Ben you legend. Fifty year old F1 fan here. This video is absolute adult content for me. In 80 or 81 I begged my parents for a tyrell P34 6 wheeler model. They didn't want to get it because of my age but I finished it. Even down to cutting the bronze mesh for the air intakes. Thanks mate. Just the depth of those rims and the way teams were allowed to find the limit. Not now. It's sad. Design within tolerances which ensures no advancement! And you are THE best stig by far! Having to wait until 7:30 every Tuesday was special

[Blackhawkae]

As a race enthusiast from Quebec it gave me chills to know that you were a fan of Gilles Villeneuve. Not only is he our national hero but I personally believe no driver was or ever will be as spectacular as him. Salut Gilles

[flat-outmedia]

We loved being able to see this collection with you, a true honour and something we will never forget.

[violinmiata]

What a special collection of F1 cars! Ben Collins is a lucky legend.
The curator reminds me of my father in law at a younger age.

[keithallso]

I never knew Michael Schumacher did so much work in the car with all the settings being tweaked all the time. What an amazing man .

[vokstar]

Through the video Filippo warmed to Ben and understood that Ben really likes these cars there was a connection there that developed and that is fun to see. The whole steering wheel bit though was hilarious, Ben clearly wanted to hold it but Filippo was holding it and pointing at things and Ben just wanted to grab it and hold it. Great Vid though, thanks so much for it.

[ajw]

The content we needed just before an F1 race 👌🏻

[davidmoore]

MANY many years ago, they did a Ferrari Clienti day at Willow Springs of all places. I was at The Streets of Willow with my dad doing a POC day so I defected over to drool. There were a few F1 cars lapping, one being the last 12. That thing going around Willow... SO MUCH SCREAMING V12 noise omg. Also, there was a F50 GT1 that did laps. So rad.

[moopz_th_mvr]

As a fan of this channel, it's great to see Ben as a fellow enthusiast. It really comes across in this interview.

[momoghal]

Ah you missed my favourite - the 1995 412T2. I remember watching it around Monaco on Tv when Berger finished 3rd. Alesi was sliding it around Sainte Devote. Even though those old TVs, the sound of that V12 powering up the hill - WOW! Everyone else had V8 and V10s that year. Ferrari stuck it out with the V12. I'm glad they did.

[jimchik]

I’ll never forget that famous American GP at Indy, when all the teams except for Ferrari and, someone else, simply entered the pits after the formation lap because of issues with the tires not handling the loads coming off of… was it turn 11. Onto the main straight. Obviously, it must have been the Michelin tires that were failing.

[WarrenMeinking]

To say that I thoroughly enjoyed watching this, would be an understatement. Absolutely wonderful to see so much history and engineering through the ages of F1.

[Car-s]

The best insight to this place that I’ve seen a few videos and pictures of before. There could be 5 parts to this. 👏🏽

[matzk]

This video was such a treat, you are great at interviews and the cars speak for themselves.

[Count.Dracula]

One of those most precious videos on YouTube of the most precious brand in human history, by the most precious, greatest Stig ever. Thank you Sir Ben!

[robertwiddrington]

Ben, I'm a Ferrari nut and the only thing I can say is huge thanks for doing this for all of us. I wish Niki's 312T had been there, as that car is where it all started for me. Thanks again, Rob.

[censon]

What a terrific inside look at wonderful machines. Thank you, Ben!