Sauber to auction off 2025 F1 launch car
Sauber will auction off the show car they use to reveal their 2025 F1 livery.
The car Sauber use to unveil the livery of their 2025 F1 livery will be auctioned off.
One lucky collector will be able to own the car displayed at F1’s season launch event on Tuesday 18 February via an exclusive online auction hosted by F1 Authentics.
The car will be be available to bid on through F1 Authentics’ upgraded auction and is set to be one of the first items to go on the new platform. The lot will open on 11 February to allow collectors to place bids before the event.
This will be a Sauber show car. All 10 F1 teams will present their 2025 liveries at the first-of-its-kind launch to celebrate 75 years of the world championship.
“We are proud to continue strengthening our partnership with Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber, having worked with them for many years now,” said CEO and founder of Memento Exclusives Barry Gough.
“This launch car auction offers fans and collectors the chance to own a genuine piece of history, which will feature at the inaugural event held at O2 Arena. This is the first time all ten teams have unveiled their liveries in one place, so to be contributing one of the featured cars is an honour.”
Stefano Battiston, CCO of Sauber, added: “We are thrilled to offer fans and collectors alike the opportunity to acquire a truly unique piece of F1 history. Collaborating with Memento Exclusives to bring this car to life has been an incredible experience, and their commitment to detail ensures that it embodies the precision and craftsmanship that define Formula One.
“Through F1 Authentics, we are excited to launch this exclusive auction, giving collectors a rare chance to be part of the fabric of our sport. We look forward to unveiling this car and our new livery at the O2 Arena, marking the beginning of an exciting new season for the team.”
What are the team’s launch plans?
Williams are holding a launch event at Silverstone on 14 February, which should provide the first glimpse of their 2025 car in a “one-off” livery.
Haas will then conduct a shakedown of their 2025 challenger two days later at the British Grand Prix venue.
Following the official F1 season launch event in London, Ferrari will reveal their SF-25 and conduct a shakedown at Fiorano on 19 February.
Aston Martin are doing a digital launch on 23 February, one day before Mercedes do the same.
McLaren, Alpine and Sauber are yet to publicly communicate their launch plans.
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