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McLaren have announced that their 2026 F1 car will be sold at auction, before Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri even get the chance to compete in the title…
McLaren have announced that their 2026 F1 car will be sold at auction, before Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri even get the chance to compete in the title challenger. At the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, McLaren will auction three of their future racing cars, including their 2026 F1 car, 2026 Indy 500 challenger, and their 2027 World Endurance Championship competitor. The team aims to achieve the Triple Crown of Motorsport in papaya colors, having previously won the Monaco GP, Indy500, and 24 Hours of Le Mans. Each car will be bid on separately, highlighting different aspects of McLaren’s motoring legacy. McLaren will return to endurance racing in 2027 with a hypercar chassis designed by Dallara and their own engine. CEO Zak Brown views this auction as a chance to own a piece of racing history and experience unprecedented VIP access to the team and on-track action.
