Overview
- The MCL40A fetched about $11.4 million (£8.5m), placing it sixth on the all-time list of F1 cars sold at auction.
- The raced chassis will be transferred in early 2028 after its 2026 campaign and could be the car used by Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri.
- The buyer receives a 2025 show car in the interim plus VIP access that includes a visit to Woking with Zak Brown and hospitality at select events such as Monaco, Le Mans and the Indianapolis 500.
- The auction, held over the Yas Marina weekend, also saw a 2026 Arrow McLaren IndyCar sell for $848,750 and a 2027 WEC Hypercar achieve $7,598,750.
- The MCL40A is built for F1’s 2026 rules overhaul featuring revised aerodynamics, sustainable fuels and a roughly 50/50 split between internal combustion and electric power.