The Ferrari 126CK Mule Car occupies a unique and foundational place in Ferrari’s Formula 1 history.

Developed as the very first turbocharged single-seater of the Scuderia, it marked the beginning of a technological revolution that would redefine Grand Prix racing. With the introduction of the 1.5-litre turbo V6, Ferrari stepped into a new era—one that would shape Formula 1 for the decade to follow.

This particular car was entrusted to Gilles Villeneuve, one of the most charismatic and revered figures in Ferrari’s racing heritage. Used extensively as a development mule, it served as a vital test platform, pushed relentlessly by Villeneuve as he explored the limits of turbocharged performance. His fearless driving style and intuitive technical sensitivity provided Ferrari’s engineers with invaluable data, directly influencing the evolution of the turbo programme.

More than a prototype, this 126CK Mule represents the moment Ferrari embraced the future. It embodies the courage, curiosity and engineering ambition that have always defined the marque at its highest level of competition.

Closely associated with Villeneuve’s legend, this car stands today as a rare and irreplaceable witness to one of the most important transitions in Formula 1 history.

This is not simply a racing car.
It is a cornerstone of Ferrari’s modern Grand Prix identity.

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