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McLaren to Auction 2026 F1 Car Before It Has Been Raced
McLaren offers a 2026 Formula 1 car and two future race vehicles for auction, granting buyers exclusive team access and delivery after competition, a motorsport first.
- McLaren announced an auction for their 2026 Formula One car before it has raced, which is a first for the sport, according to CEO Zak Brown.
- The auction will take place at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 5, alongside other vehicles, including an IndyCar and a Hypercar.
- The winning bidder will not receive the car until 2028, but will get a 2025 show car to use in the meantime.
- McLaren is leading the current season, with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in a close battle for the Drivers' Championship, separated by nine points.
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McLaren Is Selling Its 2026 F1 Car And An Indy 500 Car Before They Even Hit The Track
One of my life goals is to own a Formula 1 car. I have no clue what I'd do with it. Probably just let it sit somewhere, considering you can't drive them since it takes a team of people to fire up the engine.I'd probably just sit in it and make F1 car noises.Out-of-commission F1 cars and cars from other racing series from seasons past come up for sale pretty often, and you can find auctions to bid on if you are so inclined.However, McLaren is doi…
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The Straits TimesMcLaren to auction 2026 F1 car before it has been raced
LONDON :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 So
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