President of RM Sotheby’s, Bryon Madsen, says the auction is a must-see for Grand Prix fans. “The official auction of the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix will bring together the worlds of automobiles, hospitality, and sports, showcasing the world’s most coveted cars along with iconic memorabilia. It is poised to be the ‘must-attend’ motorsport and luxury event of the weekend, second only to the race itself.”
Earlier this year, the auction house hosted a Le Mans-themed auction ahead of the 24-hour endurance race. The event included Le Mans racers from the past and present, with some vehicles selling for more than $1 million.
We expect the upcoming Las Vegas auction to purvey classic F1 racers, memorabilia, and maybe even related vehicles like safety cars. We will know for sure once the auction house releases more details. The auction house has said that, so far, the consignment includes an iconic Formula 1 car.