Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay's rare LaFerrari Aperta was rendered temporarily unusable after it suffered a flat tire caused by a pothole on a rural road in Cornwall. The incident occurred near the village of Porth, where Ramsay was observed arranging for the supercar to be towed away.

The LaFerrari Aperta is an exclusive model, with only 200 units produced since its debut in 2016. Valued at approximately £5 million, the vehicle boasts a top speed of 215 mph, placing it among the elite range of high-performance automobiles. Ramsay, an avid car enthusiast, owns several other luxury vehicles, including a McLaren Senna and a Ferrari 308.

The chef has been seen driving the Aperta on the region’s narrow, often challenging country lanes, a practice that has drawn some attention from local residents. Cornwall’s rural roads are known for their uneven surfaces, which can pose hazards even for everyday vehicles, let alone supercars with low clearance.

Despite the setback, Ramsay’s extensive collection of high-end cars provides him with alternatives for transportation. The incident underscores the vulnerability of supercars to road conditions and highlights the difficulties of driving such vehicles outside of ideal environments.