The Monaco Grand Prix is widely accepted as the most prestigious and glamorous event in the Formula 1 calendar, which is held annually on a street circuit that runs through the principality of Monaco. It is not just a race but a major social and cultural event, drawing attention from around the world and combining the thrill of motor racing with the allure of Monaco’s opulence. Known for its glamorous setting, numerous high-profile parties and events are held throughout the weekend, attended by celebrities and some of the wealthiest people on the planet. The famous Casino Square becomes one of the hot spots during the race weekend, swarmed by some of the world’s rarest and most expensive automobiles. We recently came across a video on Instagram in which a highly-exclusive Ferrari Daytona SP3 can be seen almost running over a valet.
While there’s very little information on the incident, we believe it was shot sometime during the Monaco GP weekend. You can notice the “Daghe Charlie” banner, which is used by the locals to cheer for the home favorite – Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc. You might also be able to recognize Casino de Monte-Carlo’s beautiful building in the background, a prominent landmark that has been around since 1865. The video shows that the valet was trying to instruct the supercar driver to safely steer away from the retracting stainless steel bollards. However, the SP3 lurches ahead, narrowly missing the poor valet whose leg could have been seriously injured by the Ferrari’s sharp front splitter. The caption along the video reads: “This guy missed an opportunity to be rich.” While the driver might not have noticed the valet due to constricted visibility, not stopping to apologize is quite abominable.
Interestingly, the black Ferrari Daytona SP3 that can be seen in the video isn’t the only example of the limited-edition supercar in Monaco. This year’s Monaco GP winner, Charles Leclerc, owns one of these beautiful machines. Introduced in 2021, the Daytona SP3 is part of Ferrari’s “Icona” series of high-performance cars. Only 599 examples will be produced by the Italian marque, each priced upwards of $2.4 million. Powered by Ferrari’s 6.5-liter V12, which can produce 829hp, the supercar can accelerate from 0-62mph in 2.85 seconds and reach a top speed of 211mph.
