Owning a million-dollar supercar is not just a symbol of class and wealth, but sometimes also a “money trap” if the driver is not careful.
Over the years, numerous celebrities have left the public in awe, turning their speed machines into piles of scrap metal just seconds after a moment of carelessness. Here are some of the most devastating celebrity supercar crashes that have led to significant financial losses and broken the hearts of car enthusiasts worldwide.
Gage Gillean: Destroying a $3.4 Million Pagani Huayra Roadster
Born into a billionaire family, Gage Gillean, the son of a venture capital fund founder, broke the hearts of car enthusiasts everywhere when he crashed his rare Pagani Huayra Roadster, worth approximately $3.4 million, into a pile of scrap metal. This incident marked one of the most expensive personal car accidents ever recorded, and Gillean’s name became synonymous with a “million-dollar accident,” even though he escaped unharmed.
Tracy Morgan: $2 Million Bugatti Veyron Shattered Minutes After Leaving the Showroom
Comedian Tracy Morgan experienced a significant shock when his $2 million Bugatti Veyron crashed just minutes after leaving the showroom. The car suffered extensive damage and had to be sent for restoration. Although no one was hurt, this incident was a costly lesson in the fragility of valuable possessions.
Cristiano Ronaldo: Football Superstar and Two Incidents Testing the Durability of Supercars
Cristiano Ronaldo is not just a football legend but also a renowned car enthusiast. He has experienced accidents with his Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano and a minor scrape with his Bugatti Veyron, with a combined value of approximately $1.7 million. While the estimated repair cost of nearly $600,000 is pocket change for CR7, each collision still pains car enthusiasts.
Rowan Atkinson – “Mr. Bean” and a $1.6 Million Lesson with a McLaren F1
Rowan Atkinson, the actor who played the iconic Mr. Bean, shocked the automotive world when he was involved in a severe accident with his McLaren F1. The repair cost for the vehicle reached $1.6 million, setting a record for one of the highest personal insurance payouts in the history of the United Kingdom. Fortunately, Atkinson escaped serious injury, and the car was repaired due to its high collectible value.
Richard Hammond: Rimac Concept One Goes up in Flames on a Mountainside
While filming for The Grand Tour, former Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond experienced a severe accident with the electric supercar Rimac Concept One. The car veered off the track, flipped multiple times, and burst into flames, resulting in nearly $1 million in damages. Miraculously, Hammond survived, making this one of the most memorable close calls of his career.
Elon Musk: McLaren F1 “Disappears” Before Billionaire Status
Before becoming the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk owned a $1 million McLaren F1. While driving with PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, Musk lost control of the vehicle, resulting in a crash. The uninsured car was severely damaged, but both businessmen escaped unharmed. Musk often recalls this incident as an unforgettable memory from his early entrepreneurial days.
And More Crashes That Made Insurance Companies Cry…
We can’t forget Stefan Eriksson, the former CTO of Gizmondo, who destroyed a $1 million Ferrari Enzo while speeding in California, or comedian Eddie Griffin, who also totaled a Ferrari Enzo during practice for a charity event. Even F1 pro Charles Leclerc couldn’t avoid a collision with his Ferrari SF90 Stradale in Monaco, resulting in an estimated $500,000 in damages.
When Speed Is a Passion… and a Risk
These accidents prove that whether you’re a tech billionaire, a football superstar, or a famous artist, a moment of lost control can turn your passion for speed into a costly mistake. With million-dollar machines, every collision becomes potential global news.
TH (Tuoitrethudo)
