Records Shatter as the First Mercedes-AMG Team Car Driven to Victory by Sir Lewis Hamilton Sells at the Official Auction of the Las Vegas Grand Prix

The Official Auction of the Las Vegas Grand Prix at Wynn Las Vegas concluded with over $59.7M in sales. The 2013 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 W04, Sir Lewis Hamilton’s first victorious Mercedes, set a record as the most valuable modern Formula One car ever sold.

• RM Sotheby’s star-studded, single-day sale achieved an impressive $59,704,685 in total sales and an 87% sell-through rate
• The 2013 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 W04 stole the show, selling for $18,815,000 after a fierce bidding war, becoming the most valuable modern Formula One car ever sold
• The Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Roadster sold for $10,235,000
• Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2023 game-worn and signed jersey from his final NFL game sold for $1.4 million, establishing a new record for any football jersey sold at auction
• All results can be viewed HERE

LAS VEGAS, NV – November 27, 2023 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Projected to be “the biggest event in the world in 2023” by its organizers, last weekend’s Formula One race was the perfect home for the spectacle that was the Official Auction of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Bidders were treated to an awe-inspiring theatrical presentation at Wynn Las Vegas’ Awakening Theater, a true “one-of-a-kind” auction which saw $59,704,685 in total sales, with an 87% sell-through rate.

“In collaboration with Wynn Las Vegas, the RM Sotheby’s team worked tirelessly to create something truly extraordinary for the race week in Las Vegas, a challenging feat amidst a plethora of high-quality events. Our efforts culminated in a remarkable auction at the Awakening Theater, showcasing exceptional offerings, including Sir Lewis Hamilton’s first race-winning Mercedes F1 car. This vehicle, now recognized as the most valuable modern Formula One car ever sold, realized an astounding $18,815,000 and was truly the centerpiece of the sale. Achieving over $59.7 million in sales, our auction not only set records but also perfectly complemented the electrifying atmosphere that was the Las Vegas Grand Prix. As we move forward, RM Sotheby’s is committed to continuing our legacy of innovation and excellence in the auction space.” – Bryon Madsen, President of RM Sotheby’s.

“While the Awakening Theater is no stranger to visual spectacle, Friday’s auction showcased the dynamic capabilities of the theater. From a celebrated emcee to rare, history-making cars, the RM Sotheby’s Official Auction was the perfect complement to Wynn’s Ultimate Race…