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FUTURE F1 CAR SELLS FOR $11.4M IN MCLAREN TRIPLE CROWN AUCTION

The $11.48 million sale of a 2026 McLaren F1 car is analyzed. The unprecedented deal includes a Mercedes PU, Norris/Piastri chassis choice, Le Mans/Monaco VIP passes, and delivery in 2028.

Future F1 Car Sells for $11.4M in McLaren Triple Crown Auction
F1 Car Sells for 10x the IndyCar Price

McLaren's Triple Crown auction in Abu Dhabi, handled by RM Sotheby's, saw future Formula 1, IndyCar, and WEC Hypercar machines sold for a total of $19,927,500. The team, led by CEO Zak Brown, is sure to put those funds to good use.

The most affordable item was Pato O'Ward's No. 5 Arrow McLaren Dallara DW12-Chevrolet, the car he plans to race in his quest for his first Indianapolis 500 win in May. It went for $848,750. Next up was a Dallara-built 2027 McLaren United AS WEC Hypercar, which sold for $7,598,750—almost ten times the price of the DW12. This LMDh-based prototype is slated for the full WEC schedule, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, when the program kicks off in 2027.

The priciest sale was the 2026 McLaren Formula 1 Team MCL40A-Mercedes, which fetched $11,480,000. The buyer gets to pick a car used by either Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri.

RM Sotheby's says the MCL40A comes with a few conditions. The car will have a 2026-spec power unit from Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains and will sport its season livery.

Because of strict rules designed to keep rivals from accessing intellectual property (especially important with the 2026 technical regulation changes), McLaren Racing will give the MCL40A to the winner at the close of the first quarter of 2028. Until then, the team will provide a 2025 non-functional show car for display. Once the private owner receives the chassis, it can be used in demo runs and at track days, supported by McLaren Racing engineers and mechanics to meet the operational and technical needs of McLaren Racing, MHPP, the FIA, and the FIA's suppliers.

Operational F1 cars have rarely ended up in private hands since the start of the turbo-hybrid era in 2014. Plus, it's not often that non-professional drivers get to experience such current machines so soon after their racing days. That's what makes the sale of an MCL40A that hasn't even raced yet so special.

To make the opportunity even better, the winner will get exclusive access to the McLaren Racing team (as noted here and in the Bidder's Conditions of Business) and the first chance to buy a future McLaren Formula 1 racing car, if McLaren offers it. They and five guests will also get to meet Brown, Norris, and Piastri and tour the McLaren Technology Centre headquarters in Woking before the 2026 F1 season. They can also attend the car's official launch and two races, including the Monaco Grand Prix. This includes VIP hospitality and access, plus the chance to watch track sessions from the team's pit garage and the McLaren Team Hub.

The car can be driven in demo runs and at track days, with full support from Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrain engineers for the power unit and McLaren Racing for the chassis, and according to FIA requirements.

The auction house says the O'Ward Indy car winner will have it delivered at the close of the first quarter of 2028 in race-ready condition with running equipment. The 2026 car also comes with awesome extras. Arrow McLaren will give the buyer four VIP tickets to the Indy 500, including hospitality, a team garage tour, and pit and paddock access. The lucky four will also get a two-seater ride around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Also included is a tour of the new Arrow McLaren facility, dinner for four with Team Principal and 2013 Indy 500 winner Tony Kanaan and President Kevin Thimjon, plus an autographed set of overalls worn by O'Ward during a track session leading up to the big race.

The McLaren LMDh has a shorter delivery time. After the 2027 season, the winner will get their hypercar directly from the factory at the close of the first quarter of 2028, in its season livery. The LMDh car, with a chassis tag bearing the new owner's name, will be handed over in race-ready condition with all necessary running gear. It can also be used on track under the prescribed standards of operational and technical management, as well as FIA/ACO/IMSA LMDh rules. The owner will be invited to McLaren Pure driving events.

The buyer will own the WEC Hypercar and receive a book about the selected chassis, documenting its track history. An autographed race suit worn by one of the yet-to-be-named McLaren United AS drivers is also included.

The winner will also receive four VIP tickets and hospitality at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2026, plus hospitality for two at that year's Monaco Grand Prix and Indianapolis 500. While their future car makes its mark, they will also get two hospitality tickets for all rounds of the 2027 FIA WEC campaign. This also includes a private tour of the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking and access to buy future special-edition McLaren cars.

KIM KARDASHIAN AND LEWIS HAMILTON SPOTTED ON ROMANTIC EUROPEAN TOUR TOGETHER

Kim Kardashian and F1 star Lewis Hamilton are turning heads across Europe as insiders reveal Kim's "Russell Wilson" nickname.

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Kim and Lewis Hamilton spark a fly in London and Paris sightings

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are the latest celebrity duo making waves, and apparently, Kim’s already got a cheeky nickname for him. The two have been spotted out together in the Cotswolds, London, and Paris, just enjoying themselves and turning a few heads in the process.

Word is, Kim’s close friends are spilling a few details about this new romance. One insider claims Lewis isn’t looking to settle down right now, but Kim still has a special name for him—she calls him “her Russell Wilson”. If you know the reference, it’s a nod to NFL star Russell Wilson, who married singer Ciara after her high-profile breakup with rapper Future. Friends say Kim thinks of Lewis as a “sophisticated upgrade” from her ex, Kanye West.

Kim and Kanye—now legally known as Ye—were married from 2014 to 2021 and share four kids. Their co-parenting relationship is famously complicated.

Kim’s reportedly a bit anxious about how Kanye will react to her new thing with Lewis, considering Kanye and Lewis were friends back in the day. One source told the Mail, “They’re both cautious about Kanye’s feelings since he and Lewis go way back. Kim’s living for herself these days, but she doesn’t want to poke the bear. They know this could set Kanye off, so they’re keeping it light and just having fun for now.”

Kim and Lewis first crossed paths years ago at GQ’s 2014 Men of the Year Awards. Back then, they both showed up with their now-exes—Kim was with Ye, and Lewis was with Nicole Scherzinger.

Kanye even had Lewis over for Easter one year. He talked about it: “Lewis Hamilton’s over at my house, and we’re playing some music in my studio. We’re having Easter brunch—my wife’s family, my friends, everyone’s there. And everybody’s like, ‘What is this music?’ and I’m like, ‘It’s Lewis Hamilton’s music.’”

Since splitting from Ye, Kim’s dated Pete Davidson and moved on. Kanye’s remarried, too—this time to Australian architect Bianca Censori.

Those two have been in the headlines a lot, usually for their wild fashion choices. Things got especially wild when Bianca showed up at the Grammy Awards in a see-through gown. She arrived in a black fur coat but ditched it to reveal a sheer dress that left little to the imagination. People at the event were definitely stunned.

FERRARI SF-26 COMPLETES 121 LAPS IN HISTORIC LEWIS HAMILTON-LECLERC BARCELONA DEBUT

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc completed a "productive" 121-lap debut for the Ferrari SF-26 during 2026 testing in Barcelona.

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Lewis Hamilton delivers first verdict on Ferrari SF-26 after "challenging" rain

Ferrari kicked off its on-track work for the 2026 Formula One season with a steady first day at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc split driving duties in the team’s bold new car, and the whole thing felt like the start of a new chapter.

With the 2026 rules shaking up both the chassis and the power unit, Ferrari didn’t chase lap times. They zeroed in on checking systems, making sure their data lined up, and ironing out any reliability kinks. The weather threw a few curveballs—rain, some dry patches—but even so, they got through their plan and stacked up plenty of laps.

Leclerc seemed upbeat after his first taste of the new machine. He said it felt good to get back behind the wheel and start figuring out the car, even if the focus was just on systems and not raw speed. “We came here to understand how everything works,” he said. “With the weather mixed up, today was all about checks. We finished what we set out to do, and the car did what we expected. It’s a solid start and a decent base.”

Hamilton, now officially in Ferrari red, felt the same. For him, it was a busy day—lots of on-track time, plenty of new things to get used to—but he called it productive. “We got good mileage, learnt a lot, and didn’t hit any big issues. That’s what matters with so many changes coming in. This gives us a strong platform for the next few days.”

Ferrari’s Head of Track Engineering, Matteo Togninalli, stressed how important it was just to get through the day cleanly. “Given the conditions, it went well for us,” he said. Rain or not, they racked up the laps and—most importantly—avoided any real reliability problems. That’s the top priority when you’re shaking down a brand-new car and engine.

Performance talk? Still way too early for that. Right now, Ferrari’s just learning how this new car behaves, gathering data, and building up bit by bit as the days go on—keeping their focus squarely on themselves.

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