Here’s a breakdown of the key data from the provided text,focusing on the Ferrari F310 B chassis 179:
* Model & Engine: Ferrari F310 B,powered by a 3-litre V10 engine.
* First Appearance: First appeared at the 1997 belgian Grand Prix (qualifying, driven by Schumacher), but was then switched back to an older chassis.
* Race Usage: Driven by Eddie Irvine in the Italian and Austrian Grands Prix of 1997.
* Performance Characteristics: better suited to low-grip conditions.
* 1997 Season Results:
* Schumacher finished 2nd in the championship (78 points) but was later disqualified.
* Irvine finished 7th (24 points).
* History:
* Sold by Ferrari in 1999 to a group of collectors.
* Acquired by the Audrain Auto Museum in Newport, Rhode Island in 2014.
* Design Meaning: Last Ferrari designed by John Barnard.
* Auction: Will be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s in Paris on January 28th.