A look into the luxury homes of Ferrari race car drivers

 

Mixing his professional side in real estate and his other interest in Ferrari, Gene Bernshtam looks into the residences of some Ferrari race car drivers. What then can we expect about the lives of these gentlemen away from the circuit? Let’s find out.

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Sebastian Vettel’s Country Farm House in Switzerland

This four-time Formula 1 champion prefers a simpler lifestyle, tucked away in a more private location somewhere in Western Europe along with his family - his wife, a childhood sweetheart, and two daughters and a son. Everybody knows Sebastian Vettel is one of the most private figures in motorsport. Quite naturally, not a lot is known about his Swiss residence except for a meager info like having a ‘modest’ $7 million value. Aside from that, and judging from the pictures, the house is simply covered with gable roofs and small chimneys reminiscent of the architecture of some grand ski resort lodgings.

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Kimi Raikkonen’s mansion in Baar, Switzerland

Although formerly with Ferrari, Kimi Raikkonen’s myth as one of the fastest race car drivers is still well-connected with the famous auto maker. But Kimi, nicknamed as “The Iceman” is no different from his former Ferrari teammate Sebastian Vettel in pursuing a quiet life somewhere in Switzerland. His property is known to have a 10-car underground garage where he probably keeps his Ferrari SF71H, the race car in which he won his last race with Ferrari at the 2018 United States Grand Prix. Kimi Raikkonen lives with his wife, Mintoo, plus their two kids - a son and a daughter, Gene Bernshtam adds.

Aside from his work in real estate Gene Bernshtam is also a member of the Ferrari Club of America (FCA). Gene has won many awards from participating in judged classic automotive concourses all over the country. He also shows his support for several Chicago aldermen by attending fundraisers. His other hobbies include traveling, scuba diving, and weightlifting. For more about Gene, you may visit this website.

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