McLaren Racing is set to make motorsport history this winter. The iconic team has announced a groundbreaking partnership with world-renowned auction house RM Sotheby’s to offer fans and collectors the unprecedented chance to purchase three future McLaren competition cars. The auction will take place in Abu Dhabi on December 5, coinciding with the finale of the 2025 FIA Formula 1 season.
The story was first revealed during Monterey Car Week, and now McLaren has officially confirmed details of what is expected to be one of the most talked-about motorsport sales of the decade.
A First in Formula 1 History
The Abu Dhabi sale marks the first time a future Formula 1 car has ever been publicly auctioned before its official debut. Winning bidders will take delivery after the cars have competed in their respective series—turning this auction into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a machine with genuine race pedigree straight from the factory.
The trio of McLaren racers includes:
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A 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship car
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A 2026 NTT IndyCar Series challenger
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McLaren’s first-ever FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) car, set to debut in 2027
McLaren’s Drive for a New Triple Crown
McLaren remains the only team in history to have claimed motorsport’s legendary Triple Crown—victories at the Monaco Grand Prix, the Indianapolis 500, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The team achieved this feat with wins in 1976 (Indy 500), 1984 (Monaco GP), and 1995 (Le Mans).
This auction reflects McLaren’s renewed ambition to repeat the achievement as it gears up for its highly anticipated return to the WEC in 2027.
Zak Brown: “An Extraordinary Opportunity”
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown unveiled the news in California during Monterey Car Week, where both McLaren Formula 1 and Arrow McLaren IndyCar show cars were displayed.
Speaking on the team’s bold move, Brown said:
“This auction is an extraordinary opportunity to own a piece of racing history and bid for a car that has competed on track before its official launch. The Triple Crown is a huge part of our heritage and we are determined to claim it once again as we prepare for our 2027 entry into the World Endurance Championship. Not only that, these incredible cars will come with unprecedented VIP access to the team and action on track.”
A Landmark Moment for Collectors
With demand for race-used and heritage motorsport machinery at an all-time high, McLaren’s partnership with RM Sotheby’s positions this sale as a potential record-breaker. For collectors, enthusiasts, and McLaren loyalists, this is more than an auction—it’s an entry into the next era of the brand’s motorsport legacy.
