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McLaren to auction three cars during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
RM Sotheby's and McLaren Racing have joined forces to auction three McLaren racing cars in Abu Dhabi during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025, the final race of the season. The announcement was made by Zak Brown, McLaren Racing CEO, earlier this week at an RM Sotheby's Monterey sale. During the auction here in Abu Dhabi, three McLaren Racing cars will be sold from across the team's portfolio covering FIA Formula 1 World Championship, NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and the FIA World Endurance Championship. If you think that's cool, the next bit is even cooler. McLaren isn't auctioning off a past car (although that is still pretty cool). Instead, a 2026 season car is going to be displayed for auction, marking the first time a future Formula 1 car has ever been publicly auctioned. A McLaren United AS World Endurance Championship Team car will also be offered as a separate lot following the team's debut in 2027. The final car to be auctioned off will be a 2026 Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team Indianapolis 500 race-driven INDYCAR – a car that will be driven by Pato O'Ward in May 2026. This will be the first time the lucky winner will get the opportunity to purchase a chassis from upcoming seasons before they are fully unveiled or raced. The chosen cars celebrate McLaren Racing's achievement as the only team to win the prestigious motorsport Triple Crown – the Monaco Grand Prix, Indianapolis 500, and Le Mans 24 Hours. Besides owning a pretty cool car, each owner will also get plenty of other perks, including tours of McLaren's sites and VIP tickets for preferential access to McLaren road and race car purchase options. Delivery of the car will take place in 2028. As that is a long time to wait, McLaren has got your back, offering a 2025 show car on lease until the actual car arrive. And the buyer will be invited to visit the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, where they will get behind-the-scenes access with McLaren Racing. When will the auction take place? The cars will hit the display stands to be auctioned off in Abu Dhabi on Friday, December 5, 2025. December 5 marks the start of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the first of three days that will see 20 drivers trying to snap up as many points as they can to end the season on a high. Lando Norris Oscar Piastri – McLaren podium At the moment though, the McLaren team – Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, are dominating the circuit and are currently battling each other for their chance of taking home the World Champion title. Max Verstappen, the current World Champion, from Red Bull, is currently in third place but needs 97 points to catch up if he wants to keep his title for a fifth year in a row. While that does seem to require a miracle, if there's one person who can take over, it's this brilliant Dutchman. Ask anyone in the Orange Army. For more details on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 in December 2025, you can visit this link here. If you want to catch the Yasalam after-race concerts, visit our guide here. If you want some racing action right now, well… you have to wait a bit because the drivers are currently on a summer break and will be back on the grid on August 29 for the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix in Amsterdam. If you don't have a ticket to see the race in Amsterdam, here are a few cool places to catch the live racing action right here in Dubai. Images: Getty Images and McLaren Racing > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Daily Tribune
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
Double F1 Testing for Bahrain
Formula 1 has confirmed that Bahrain will host official pre-season testing for the 2026 season, not just once but twice. The Bahrain International Circuit, already a mainstay in the sport's calendar, will stage two separate three-day test sessions in February as teams prepare for one of the most significant shifts in modern F1. With F1 set to begin a new era with a host of transformative new regulations and an 11th team joining the grid, the six days of testing will be held in the Kingdom from 11 to 13 February and from 18 to 20 February. It will be an incredible chance for F1 fans to witness the next generation of F1 in action ahead of the 2026 campaign. Next year's test will be the sixth consecutive year that Sakhir has been selected as the venue for F1 pre-season testing. The tests were first held at 'The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East' in 2009 and then again in 2014. They have since taken place in Bahrain each year from 2021. Cadillac Debut The event will bring together all 11 F1 teams as they prepare for the upcoming FIA Formula 1 World Championship. It will be the first opportunity for fans in Bahrain and worldwide to see the brand new Cadillac F1 Team, which is set to join McLaren, Mercedes, Ferrari, Red Bull Racing, Williams, Haas, Racing Bulls, Aston Martin, Kick Sauber, and Alpine in motorsport's top flight. The pre-season tests will pave the way for the start of the new season, which will kick off a couple of weeks later with the Australian Grand Prix weekend, scheduled for 6 to 8 March in 2026. The season will continue with races in China and Japan, before returning to the Kingdom for the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 from 10 to 12 April – the fourth round of the 24-race championship. BIC Chief Executive Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa commented: 'It is once again a tremendous honour to be selected as the host venue for F1 Pre-season Testing in 2026. 'With so much to look forward to next year with the introduction of the new regulations and Cadillac F1 Team joining the grid, the tests will be an historic and hugely important occasion for the sport. 'We extend our thanks to Formula 1, the FIA and all the teams for choosing Bahrain yet again. We look forward to welcoming them and fans from around the world to Sakhir in February, and seeing the new cars in action.' Pre-registration open At next season's pre-season testing, F1 enthusiasts will have the chance to see the sport's superstar drivers and their teams hard at work developing their cars ahead of the season. Pre-registration is open now at where fans can register there interest in attending pre-season testing and the race next year. Those registered will be able to take advantage of a priority booking window, which, once launched, will offer the best seats at the best prices. For more information on F1 Pre-Season Testing 2026 and other events at BIC, visit call the BIC Hotline at +973-17450000, or follow the circuit on social media.
Bahrain This Week
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- Bahrain This Week
BIC to host historic Formula 1 Pre-Season Testing twice in February 2026
Formula 1 and the FIA announced today that Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) will be hosting Formula 1 Pre-Season Testing 2026 across two exciting three-day sessions in February next year. With F1 set to begin a new era with a host of transformative new regulations and an 11th team joining the grid, the six days of testing will be held in the Kingdom from 11 to 13 February and from 18 to 20 February. It will be an incredible chance for F1 fans to witness the next generation of F1 in action ahead of the 2026 campaign. Next year's test will be the sixth consecutive year that Sakhir has been selected as the venue for F1 pre-season testing. The tests were first held at 'The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East' in 2009 and then again in 2014. They have since taken place in Bahrain each year from 2021. The event will bring together all 11 F1 teams as they prepare for the upcoming FIA Formula 1 World Championship. It will be the first opportunity for fans in Bahrain and worldwide to see the brand new Cadillac F1 Team, which is set to join McLaren, Mercedes, Ferrari, Red Bull Racing, Williams, Haas, Racing Bulls, Aston Martin, Kick Sauber, and Alpine in motorsport's top flight. The pre-season tests will pave the way for the start of the new season, which will kick off a couple of weeks later with the Australian Grand Prix weekend, scheduled for 6 to 8 March in 2026. The season will continue with races in China and Japan, before returning to the Kingdom for the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 from 10 to 12 April – the fourth round of the 24-race championship. BIC Chief Executive Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa commented: 'It is once again a tremendous honour to be selected as the host venue for F1 Pre-season Testing in 2026. 'With so much to look forward to next year with the introduction of the new regulations and Cadillac F1 Team joining the grid, the tests will be an historic and hugely important occasion for the sport. 'We extend our thanks to Formula 1, the FIA and all the teams for choosing Bahrain yet again. We look forward to welcoming them and fans from around the world to Sakhir in February, and seeing the new cars in action.' At next season's pre-season testing, F1 enthusiasts will have the chance to see the sport's superstar drivers and their teams hard at work developing their cars ahead of the season. Pre-registration is open now at where fans can register there interest in attending pre-season testing and the race next year. Those registered will be able to take advantage of a priority booking window, which, once launched, will offer the best seats at the best prices. For more information on F1 Pre-Season Testing 2026 and other events at BIC, visit call the BIC Hotline at +973-17450000, or follow the circuit on social media.
Daily Tribune
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
BIC to host historic Formula 1 Pre-Season Testing twice in February 2026
Formula 1 and the FIA announced today that Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) will be hosting Formula 1 Pre-Season Testing 2026 across two exciting three-day sessions in February next year. With F1 set to begin a new era with a host of transformative new regulations and an 11th team joining the grid, the six days of testing will be held in the Kingdom from 11 to 13 February and from 18 to 20 February. It will be an incredible chance for F1 fans to witness the next generation of F1 in action ahead of the 2026 campaign. Next year's test will be the sixth consecutive year that Sakhir has been selected as the venue for F1 pre-season testing. The tests were first held at 'The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East' in 2009 and then again in 2014. They have since taken place in Bahrain each year from 2021. The event will bring together all 11 F1 teams as they prepare for the upcoming FIA Formula 1 World Championship. It will be the first opportunity for fans in Bahrain and worldwide to see the brand new Cadillac F1 Team, which is set to join McLaren, Mercedes, Ferrari, Red Bull Racing, Williams, Haas, Racing Bulls, Aston Martin, Kick Sauber, and Alpine in motorsport's top flight. The pre-season tests will pave the way for the start of the new season, which will kick off a couple of weeks later with the Australian Grand Prix weekend, scheduled for 6 to 8 March in 2026. The season will continue with races in China and Japan, before returning to the Kingdom for the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 from 10 to 12 April – the fourth round of the 24-race championship. BIC Chief Executive Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa commented: 'It is once again a tremendous honour to be selected as the host venue for F1 Pre-season Testing in 2026. 'With so much to look forward to next year with the introduction of the new regulations and Cadillac F1 Team joining the grid, the tests will be an historic and hugely important occasion for the sport. 'We extend our thanks to Formula 1, the FIA and all the teams for choosing Bahrain yet again. We look forward to welcoming them and fans from around the world to Sakhir in February, and seeing the new cars in action.' At next season's pre-season testing, F1 enthusiasts will have the chance to see the sport's superstar drivers and their teams hard at work developing their cars ahead of the season. Pre-registration is open now at where fans can register there interest in attending pre-season testing and the race next year. Those registered will be able to take advantage of a priority booking window, which, once launched, will offer the best seats at the best prices. For more information on F1 Pre-Season Testing 2026 and other events at BIC, visit call the BIC Hotline at +973-17450000, or follow the circuit on social media.
Bahrain This Week
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- Bahrain This Week
Bahrain Grand Prix Confirmed for April 10-12 in 2026 F1 Calendar
Formula 1 and The FIA today announced the 2026 season calendar, with Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), 'The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East', set to host the fourth round in next year's FIA Formula 1 World Championship. The Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 will take place from 10 to 12 April in Sakhir. With Bahrain retaining the same place in the calendar as 2025, racing will begin in Australia from 6 to 8 March. China will then host round two from 13 to 15 March, followed by Japan from 27 to 29 March, prior to coming to Sakhir. With 2025 achieving yet another sellout at Bahrain International Circuit, tickets for next year's race are expected to be as in-demand as ever. For 2026, BIC will introduce a priority ticket access window for fans who want to ensure they can get the best seats available. Those interested are encouraged to visit to register their details now and will be the first to access tickets, ahead of their official launch which will be announced in due course. 2026 will yet again see 24 races on the calendar, with Madrid announced as the new addition to the 2026 calendar from 11 to 13 September. Following Bahrain's race, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will be held in Jeddah a week later from 17 to 19 April. The season will then run to its traditional conclusion in Abu Dhabi from 4 to 6 December.
