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Hamilton’s first race-winning Merc estimated to fetch £8-12m at Vegas auction
Lewis Hamilton’s 2013 Hungarian Grand Prix-winning Mercedes W04 will be up for auction in Las Vegas, marking the first time a Hamilton-driven Mercedes car is publicly available for sale. The estimated price for the car is between £8.2-12.4 million, significantly higher than the £4.8 million price tag of his McLaren MP4-25A from the 2010 Turkish Grand Prix, which was auctioned in 2021. The Mercedes Silver Arrows have a strong allure in the world of automotive greatness, with the Mercedes W196 being the most valuable Formula 1 car ever sold for $29.6 million and the Mercedes-Benz Uhlenhaut Coupe fetching a staggering $142 million. The W04 holds great significance as it delivered Hamilton’s first win for Mercedes, signaling the beginning of their dominant era and the Hamilton-Mercedes dynasty, often likened to iconic pairings like Jordan and the Bulls, Brady and the Patriots, or Messi and Argentina. This unique car, being the only one publicly available outside of Mercedes’ origination, is expected to become a highly sought-after collectible in the future. Hamilton’s victory in the 2013 Hungarian Grand Prix marked the start of his incredible 82 wins for Mercedes, and he has since become a seven-time world champion, solidifying his legacy in Formula 1.
Source: Crash
