Met Police officer drives seized £3.7m Ferrari through Mayfair in convoy

A Metropolitan Police officer drove a seized Ferrari Monza SP2, worth £3.7 million, through Mayfair on Saturday. The officer, wearing sunglasses, was filmed steering the limited-edition supercar as part of a police convoy. The footage, shared on social media, drew widespread attention, with viewers joking it was the "best day of his career."

The Ferrari was one of several vehicles confiscated at a supercar meet near Wellington Arch, close to Hyde Park Corner. The Met Police, working with the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB), has targeted such gatherings after complaints about uninsured and reckless driving in affluent areas like Kensington and Chelsea.

Why the Ferrari was seized

The Ferrari Monza SP2, one of only 499 models produced in 2018, was originally sold for just over $1 million. Its value has since risen sharply, with one selling for $5 million (£3.7 million) in a private transaction earlier this year. The Met has not confirmed why this specific vehicle was impounded, but last year’s operations focused on cars without valid insurance or those linked to anti-social behaviour.

The MIB reported that one driver of a purple Lamborghini, seized during last year’s operation, had been in the UK for only two hours and driving for just 15 minutes before police intervened. Residents in West London have raised concerns about noise and dangerous driving from such vehicles on streets near Hyde Park and Kensington.

What happens next

The Met Police has not responded to requests for comment on the Ferrari’s seizure or the officer’s decision to drive it through Mayfair. Typically, seized vehicles are either stored pending legal proceedings or sold at auction if forfeiture orders are granted. The force has not indicated whether this case will follow the same process.