How much Lewis Hamilton F1 Mercedes race car worth? Exploring most expensive Formula One car

Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory in 2013 at the Hungarian Grand Prix, driving the Mercedes W04. The triumph was not just about Hamilton; it validated the collaborative effort behind building the winning vehicle.

Among the many Mercedes cars Hamilton drove in, the W04 automatically symbolized achievement between the British driver and the machine. However, the very W04 Hamilton drove at that historic victory has been sold at an auction for an astonishing $18.8 Million.

Lewis Hamilton F1 Mercedes race car sold for $18.8 Million

At an RM Sotheby’s auction in Las Vegas, the Mercedes W04, which marked Hamilton’s very first victory was sold for $18.8 million on November 17. This event took place during the lavishing Las Vegas Grand Prix in the Awakening Theater at the Wynn Las Vegas Hotel.

The hammer was placed for $17.1 million in addition to a 10% buyer’s premium.

The whole event was worthwhile to watch for the audience as the crowd inside the theatre was entertained by a dance performance followed by a warm welcoming speech delivered by none other than the British Comedian, James Corden. This was also reported as the most money paid publicly for any modern F1 car nowadays.

Shelby Myers, the global of private sales for RM Sotheby’s, compared Hamilton’s connection to the W04 to the iconic bonds between the memorable sports team and star players throughout global history. He said, “It can only be compared to Jordan and the Bulls, Brady and the Patriots, or Messi and Argentina.”

As declared by the auction house, this car is currently the only one which does not belong to Toto Wolff, Mercedes or Lewis Hamilton. Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari F12001 was sold for $7.5 million in 2017, whereas half a decade later, his 2003 vehicle was sold for $15 million.

What is the most expensive auctioned F1 car?

Nothing beats the legendary record of the car, Mercedes-Benz W196. The vehicle was driven by Juan Manuel Fangio in 1954.

This card held the title for the most expensive car ever sold, a record that remained unbroken. In 2013, it was sold for $29.6 million at a Bonhams auction. Despite this achievement, a spokesperson for RM Sotheby’s refused to disclose the identity of the buyer.

In the future, do you believe that any car driven by Max Verstappen will have the potential to surpass the record set by the W196? Let us know about your opinions in the comment section below.