I promised you the first object connected to a RYW Club Pioneer NFT. Here it is.

A meticulously crafted 1:24 scale model of the Ferrari F2002 — the car Rubens Barrichello drove to four victories during one of the most dominant seasons in Formula 1 history.

The Car That Defined an Era

The Ferrari F2002 is widely regarded as one of the greatest Formula One cars ever built. In 2002, it won 15 of 17 races. It was so overwhelmingly superior that Ferrari stopped developing it mid-season — there was simply no need. The car was already too far ahead.

A real-life original F2002 chassis sold at auction in 2019 for $6.6 million, underlining its legendary status in motorsport history.

Barrichello’s Remarkable — and Complex — 2002 Season

Rubens Barrichello’s year was unforgettable. He secured four race wins and finished runner-up in the Drivers’ Championship. He was also at the center of one of F1’s most controversial moments when team orders at the Austrian Grand Prix forced him to yield victory to Michael Schumacher.

Then came Indianapolis. In a gesture many interpreted as payback, Schumacher slowed on the final lap — allowing Barrichello to win by the tiniest margin in F1 history: just 0.011 seconds. It remains one of the most iconic and emotional photo finishes the sport has ever seen.

This scale model captures not just the car — but the entire story, drama, and legacy of that extraordinary season.

What Makes This Pioneer NFT Different

This is more than a digital collectible.

The connected RYW Club Pioneer NFT represents:

• Official Membership in the RYW Club — a Swiss non-profit association
• A unique digital artwork celebrating this piece of motorsport history
• Shared stewardship of the physical object — the RYW Club owns and preserves the real 1:24 scale model as part of its growing collection

100 Pioneer spots in total across the entire collection.

This is not an investment.This is not speculation.

This is proof that you were here early — and that you believed in preserving something real.

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