McLaren Racing will auction three future competition cars with RM Sotheby's during the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, signaling a renewed pursuit of the coveted Triple Crown.
Why it matters:
This rare auction provides an unprecedented opportunity for collectors to own a piece of McLaren's future racing heritage, emphasizing the team's deep commitment to its historic Triple Crown ambition.
The details:
- The Cars: Three distinct vehicles are up for bid:
- Either Lando Norris's or Oscar Piastri's 2026 F1 car.
- The 2026 Indy 500 car.
- The 2027 World Endurance Championship (WEC) car, the last available chassis of six.
- Triple Crown Legacy: McLaren is the sole team to have achieved the Triple Crown – wins in the F1 Monaco Grand Prix, Indianapolis 500, and Le Mans 24 Hours. Past victories include 1984 Monaco (Alain Prost), 1976 Indy 500 (Johnny Rutherford), and 1995 Le Mans (JJ Lehto, Yannick Dalmas, Masanori Sekiya).
- VIP Access: Auction winners will also receive unparalleled VIP access to the team and on-track action.
What they're saying:
McLaren CEO Zak Brown called it an "extraordinary opportunity" to own racing history. He connected it to his own journey as a collector, highlighting its appeal to McLaren's diverse global fanbase. Brown emphasized that while future WEC track cars will be offered, these auctioned cars possess unique racing heritage.