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McLaren’s 2026 F1 car shatters records, sold for jaw-dropping £8.5 million before racing debut

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December 27, 2025
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McLaren’s 2026 F1 car shatters records, sold for jaw-dropping £8.5 million before racing debut

Historic Auction: McLaren’s 2026 F1 Car Fetches a Staggering £8.5 MILLION Before Hitting the Track!

In a jaw-dropping turn of events, McLaren has made headlines by selling its highly anticipated 2026 Formula 1 car for an astonishing £8.5 million at auction, even before it has made its debut on the racetrack! This unprecedented sale has solidified McLaren’s MCL40A chassis as one of the most coveted pieces of motorsport history—despite the car’s wheels not yet having touched the asphalt.

Last month, McLaren announced the auction of one of their cutting-edge chassis, sparking a frenzy among fans and collectors alike. The final bid has catapulted the MCL40A into the record books, making it the sixth-most expensive F1 car ever sold at auction. This remarkable figure is a testament to the vehicle’s potential and the fervor surrounding the upcoming season where it could be piloted by racing stars Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri.

The winning bidder won’t just receive a chassis; they will be granted a unique experience that includes a chance to meet McLaren’s chief executive, Zak Brown, along with Norris and Piastri at the team’s headquarters in Woking—an exclusive prelude to the 2026 racing season. However, in an interesting twist, the buyer will have to wait until the first quarter of 2028 to take possession of the actual car. In the meantime, they will be given a replica of McLaren’s 2025 chassis as a placeholder, ensuring that the excitement does not wane as they await the arrival of the MCL40A.

This groundbreaking auction is particularly significant as it coincides with a sweeping overhaul of Formula 1 regulations in 2026, ensuring that the MCL40A is poised to become a legendary vehicle, regardless of the outcomes on the track. McLaren has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years, clinching their first championship double since 1998 in 2025, with Norris becoming the first McLaren driver to secure the drivers’ championship title since Lewis Hamilton in 2008. Should they recreate this success in 2026, the value of this championship-winning car is expected to soar, making the investment even more worthwhile for the fortunate buyer.

For context, the current record for the most expensive F1 car sold at auction is held by the iconic 1954 Mercedes W196R Streamliner, which fetched a jaw-dropping £42.7 million in early 2025. This legendary vehicle famously propelled Juan Manuel Fangio to victory in Buenos Aires, marking a pivotal moment in motorsport history.

As fans eagerly await the unfolding drama of the 2026 season, one thing is certain: McLaren’s audacious auction has set a new benchmark in the world of Formula 1, combining the thrill of motorsport with the allure of high-stakes investment. Who knows what other surprises lie ahead as the racing world gears up for this monumental year?

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