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McLaren To Auction Trio of 2026 Competition Cars at Abu Dhabi GP Weekend

The first auction to offer future competition machines before their debut requires buyers to accept post-race delivery under a leased-show-car arrangement.

Formula One F1 - Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy - May 16, 2025 McLaren chief executive Zak Brown arrives ahead of practice REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki/File Photo
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Overview

  • The RM Sotheby’s event on December 5 coincides with the final weekend of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
  • The lot comprises a 2026 McLaren Formula 1 car, Pato O’Ward’s 2026 IndyCar entry for the Indianapolis 500 and an LMDh prototype for McLaren’s 2027 WEC return.
  • Successful bidders will only receive the raced competition cars after they have competed, using a leased 2025 show model until then.
  • Purchasers secure exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the McLaren Technology Centre and team events in Woking.
  • McLaren positions the sale as part of its strategy to chase a second motorsport Triple Crown and bolster its endurance-racing comeback.