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Ayrton Senna’s iconic F1 car could shatter auction records: a collector’s dream awaits!

Harry Bright by Harry Bright
February 1, 2026
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Ayrton Senna’s iconic F1 car could shatter auction records: a collector’s dream awaits!

Ayrton Senna’s Legendary F1 Car Hits the Auction Block: Will It Become the Most Expensive Race Car Ever?

In a thrilling turn of events, an iconic Formula 1 car once driven by the legendary Ayrton Senna is set to go under the hammer, and it has the potential to shatter records as one of the priciest F1 vehicles ever sold! The 1986 Lotus 98T, a car that propelled Senna to his first six Grand Prix victories during his early years, is making waves in the auction world, and motorsport enthusiasts are buzzing with anticipation.

Senna, a three-time world champion and widely regarded as one of the greatest drivers to ever grace the asphalt, tragically lost his life in the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix. His untimely death, alongside the loss of Roland Ratzenberger that same weekend, ushered in a new era of safety in Formula 1. But as we remember his extraordinary legacy, RM Sotheby’s is giving fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of history.

The 1986 Lotus 98T, currently held by an owner in Alton, UK, is projected to fetch between $9.5 million and $12 million (approximately £9 million). This vehicle is not just any car; it was the final Formula 1 machine to flaunt the iconic black and gold John Player Special livery—a design etched in the memories of fans from the golden era of the sport in the 1970s and 80s. It was during this period that another Brazilian racing legend, Emerson Fittipaldi, claimed the championship in a Lotus.

Senna’s prowess behind the wheel was undeniable, with the Brazilian clinching victories at both the Spanish Grand Prix and the United States Grand Prix during his time racing the Lotus 98T. As the auction approaches, experts predict that if the bidding reaches the higher end of the estimate, this car could soar into the top five of the most expensive F1 cars ever sold.

To put things into perspective, the current record-holder for the fifth most expensive F1 car is Michael Schumacher’s 2003 Ferrari, which sold for over £10 million. The elite trio at the top of the list features none other than Mercedes vehicles, including Lewis Hamilton’s 2013 Mercedes W04, which commanded a staggering sale price of over £15 million. And let’s not forget the jaw-dropping sale of Juan Manuel Fangio’s 1954 Mercedes W196R Stromlinienwagen, which fetched a monumental £42.7 million in 2025.

As the auction date draws closer, the excitement surrounding the 1986 Lotus 98T continues to build. Will this car, steeped in history and nostalgia, set a new benchmark in F1 auction sales? The world is watching, and motorsport fans everywhere are poised to witness a potential record-breaking moment in racing history. Stay tuned as this thrilling saga unfolds!

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