Archive · 14 Aug 2025
McLaren Auctions 2026 F1 Car Before Racing
McLaren, a famous racing team, is selling some of its future race cars!
They're auctioning off their 2026 Formula 1 car, even though it hasn't been raced yet.
The buyer gets it in 2028.
The auction will happen in Abu Dhabi.
Also for sale are an Indycar and a World Endurance Hypercar.
These cars will compete in big races.
The winning bidder will also get behind-the-scenes access.
McLaren is known for winning major races, like Monaco Grand Prix, Indy 500, and Le Mans.
McLaren is auctioning off its 2026 Formula 1 car before it has been raced.
The auction is part of a sale organized by RM Sotheby's in Abu Dhabi.
The F1 car will be driven by Oscar Piastri or Lando Norris.
The winning bidder must wait until 2028 for delivery.
The auction includes a 2026 Indycar and a 2027 World Endurance Hypercar.
- Who
- McLaren.
- What
- McLaren is auctioning off a 2026 Formula 1 car.
- When
- The auction will be held at the end of 2025.
- Where
- Abu Dhabi.
- Why
- To offer a unique ownership opportunity.
- Auction Item
- 2026 F1 car
- Auction Location
- Abu Dhabi
- Delivery Date (F1 car)
- 2028
- McLaren CEO
- Zak Brown
- F1 Drivers
- Oscar Piastri or Lando Norris
