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News18
3 days ago
- Automotive
- News18
McLaren Puts Unreleased Car Up For Auction In A 'First Of Its Kind' Announcement
Last Updated: McLaren boss Zak Brown opined that the auction would mark the first-ever time an unreleased F1 car has been put up for sale. In a first-of-its-kind move, Formula One side McLaren announced the auction of one of its 2026 F1 cars even before the manchine's debut on the racetrack. McLaren has put up three chassis in an action organised by RM Sotheby's, slated to be held on the 5th of December, ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. McLaren boss Zak Brown opined that the auction would be the first time a future F1 car had been sold before it had been unveiled to the public. The other two are a 2026 Arrow McLaren Indycar, set to race at the Indianapolis 500 next May by Mexican driver Pato O'Ward, and McLaren's inaugural 2027 World Endurance Hypercar, which will compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The yet unnamed 2026 car will mark the team's entry into a new era of Formula One, featuring significant changes in technical and engine regulations. The successful bidder will have to wait until 2028 to take delivery, with a 2025 show car offered on lease until then. The buyer will also receive behind-the-scenes access to the team and events. The other cars will be delivered after their respective series conclude. view comments First Published: August 15, 2025, 09:07 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
4 days ago
- Automotive
- News18
McLaren To Auction 2026 F1 Car Before It Has Been Raced
The winning bidder will have to wait until 2028 for delivery, with a 2025 show car provided on lease until then. Champions McLaren achieved a first on Thursday by announcing the auction of one of their 2026 Formula One cars before it has even been raced. The F1 car, to be driven by either Oscar Piastri or Lando Norris, is one of three future chassis offered by McLaren in the December 5 sale organised by RM Sotheby's ahead of this year's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The other two include a 2026 Arrow McLaren Indycar, which will be raced at the Indianapolis 500 next May by Mexican Pato O'Ward, and McLaren's inaugural 2027 World Endurance Hypercar that will compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. McLaren Chief Executive Zak Brown stated that this would be the first time a future Formula One car has been sold before its public unveiling. The yet-to-be-named 2026 car, potentially the MCL40 following this year's MCL39, will mark the team's first in a new era of Formula One, featuring significant technical and engine regulation changes. The winning bidder will have to wait until 2028 for delivery, with a 2025 show car provided on lease until then. The buyer will also gain behind-the-scenes access to the team and events. The other cars will be delivered after their respective series conclude. McLaren, the only team to have won the 'Triple Crown' of the Monaco Grand Prix, Indianapolis 500, and Le Mans, will aim to add to their legacy when they return to endurance racing in 2027. With Reuters Photo view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Star
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Motor racing-McLaren to auction 2026 F1 car before it has been raced
LONDON (Reuters) -Champions McLaren claimed a first on Thursday by announcing the auction of one of their 2026 Formula One cars before it has even been raced. The F1 car, which will be driven by Oscar Piastri or Lando Norris, is one of a trio of future chassis offered by McLaren in the December 5 sale organised by RM Sotheby's ahead of this year's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The other two are a 2026 Arrow McLaren Indycar, to be raced at the Indianapolis 500 next May by Mexican Pato O'Ward, and McLaren's inaugural 2027 World Endurance Hypercar that will compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. McLaren Chief Executive Zak Brown said the auction would be the first time a future Formula One car had been sold before it had been unveiled to the public. The as-yet unnamed 2026 car, likely to be the MCL40 after this year's MCL39, will be the team's first for a new era in Formula One with a big change in technical and engine regulations. The successful bidder will have to wait until 2028 to take delivery, with a 2025 show car offered on lease until then to the buyer who will also have behind the scenes access to the team and events. The other cars will be delivered after the respective series have ended. McLaren are the only team to have won the 'Triple Crown' of the Monaco Grand Prix, Indianapolis 500 and Le Mans and will try to add to their success when they return to endurance racing in 2027. (Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Ken Ferris)
TimesLIVE
4 days ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
2026 McLaren F1 car to be sold at auction before first race
Champions McLaren claimed a first on Thursday by announcing the auction of one of their 2026 Formula One cars before it has even been raced. The F1 car, which will be driven by Oscar Piastri or Lando Norris, is one of a trio of future chassis offered by McLaren in the December 5 sale organised by RM Sotheby's ahead of this year's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The other two are a 2026 Arrow McLaren Indycar, to be raced at the Indianapolis 500 next May by Mexican Pato O'Ward, and McLaren's inaugural 2027 World Endurance Hypercar that will compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. McLaren CEO Zak Brown said the auction would be the first time a future Formula One car had been sold before it had been unveiled to the public. The as-yet unnamed 2026 car, likely to be the MCL40 after this year's MCL39, will be the team's first for a new era in Formula One with a big change in technical and engine regulations. The successful bidder will have to wait until 2028 to take delivery, with a 2025 show car offered on lease until then to the buyer who will also have behind the scenes access to the team and events. The other cars will be delivered after the respective series have ended. McLaren are the only team to have won the 'Triple Crown' of the Monaco Grand Prix, Indianapolis 500 and Le Mans and will try to add to their success when they return to endurance racing in 2027.
