Owner of Ferrari F1 Prototype Remains Unknown
Czech law enforcement has found a 51-year-old man who is known for driving a racing car on public roads. It is reported that he has been doing this since 2019. A recent video from TrackZone shows the owner of the single-seat Ferrari-style car resisting arrest and protesting the police’s actions.
A Bright Event on the Roads
Earlier this week, the car’s owner was filmed driving on highways and suburban roads as part of a convoy that included a Ferrari F40, Chevrolet C7 Corvette Z06, and Lamborghini Murcielago LP640. It appears that several cars were used to film this stunt, capturing every move of the GP2 car.
Gas Station Incident
Shortly after the driver pulled into a local gas station and performed a large burnout in the GP2 car, the police began following him. They soon found the driver and attempted to stop him on a public road. Thanks to a quick tow from a Škoda that was part of the convoy, the Dallara car was quickly moved onto the grounds of a private house.
Confrontation on Private Property
Despite the car and driver being on private property, the police demanded that the driver exit the vehicle and identify himself. The dispute lasted several minutes, and the man repeatedly claimed that the police had no right to be on the property without a warrant. Law enforcement, in turn, argued that they had grounds to intervene, suspecting him of illegally using an unregistered vehicle on the road.
Arrest and Possible Consequences
Eventually, the man exited the car and was presumably arrested. As reported by LeMatin, fines for driving without registration and insurance can reach thousands of Swiss francs. Furthermore, the driver could lose his driving license for up to one year.
A Rare Prototype?
It was previously believed that the car was a Dallara GP2 car. However, the owner claims it is a rarer specimen: a Ferrari-Dallara F1 prototype created during Dallara’s abandoned Formula 1 project. According to the man, the car is equipped with a 2.4-liter naturally aspirated Ferrari V8 engine producing over 800 hp, which supports his claim that it is not an ordinary track car.
Similar incidents attract attention not only because of the extravagance of the participants but also due to safety and legal compliance issues. Using specialized racing cars on public roads creates serious risks, and law enforcement across Europe is increasingly facing such cases. This also raises questions about how prepared legislative systems are for such non-standard situations.