Second Ferrari LaFerrari crash recorded in France
A British-registered Ferrari LaFerrari has ended up in a French ditch, marking only the second known crash involving the limited-run hybrid hypercar.
A Ferrari LaFerrari has been crashed in France, making it only the second known incident involving the 950hp hybrid hypercar since deliveries began. The car, wearing British plates, was photographed at the scene resting in a ditch. No serious injuries or major structural damage were reported, but the repair bill for such a rare model is expected to be substantial.
The crash follows the first documented LaFerrari accident, which occurred in Monaco the previous year. With only 499 examples produced by Ferrari, each costing over $1 million at launch, every incident involving the model attracts attention from collectors and enthusiasts. The French incident involved a left-hand-drive car, suggesting it was not a UK-market example despite the British registration.
LaFerrari: Maranello’s hybrid flagship
The LaFerrari is Ferrari’s first road-going hybrid, combining a 6.3-litre naturally aspirated V12 with an electric motor and HY-KERS energy recovery system. The official output is 950hp and 900Nm, sent to the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Ferrari claimed a 0–100km/h time of under three seconds and a top speed of 350km/h.
Production was limited to 499 units, all assembled in Maranello between 2013 and 2016. The car’s value has remained high on the secondary market, partly due to its rarity and partly its status as the brand’s Enzo successor. Notable owners include celebrities and collectors; the model has also appeared in rare track gatherings, such as those covered in Three Ferrari LaFerrari Hypercars Lap Monza in Rare Track Gathering.
Crash context and rarity
Incidents involving the LaFerrari remain rare. The Monaco crash in 2014 was the first known accident involving the model. Given the car’s value and limited production, even minor incidents are widely reported. The French crash did not appear to involve other vehicles or result in serious harm. Details of the cause have not been confirmed, but loss of control is suspected.
