Source:REUTERS/ Hamad I Mohammed
[Saba Sports News] According to the latest media reports, the first Formula 1 car driven by Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in his career has recently been sold at an astonishingly high price on an auction platform, fetching more than one million US dollars. Notably, the car is far from an empty shell—it comes fully complete with its original engine from that era, Verstappen’s authentic race seat and steering wheel, and even an unused matching helmet.In addition, all relevant team documents and proof of purchase are included, along with a thick race reference manual containing Verstappen’s own personal notes and comments.
In my view, this deal is not just about a retired racing car, but about the very beginning of a legendary career. For collectors, it is a priceless piece that preserves a chapter of F1 history. For the seller, it has achieved the high price they expected. Neither side came out on the losing end. After all, memorabilia that carries the early career history of such an elite driver will only become rarer and more valuable over time. So this seven-figure sale price is by no means exaggerated.