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RM Sotheby's Monterey Car Week auction features a rare 1996 McLaren F1 GTR, chassis 10R and nicknamed the 'Pop Art F1,' previously owned by Nick Mason and restored after a 2009 incident. With race-focused upgrades and celebrity provenance, the car is expected to fetch in excess of $35 million, potentially ranking among the most expensive F1s ever sold.
Ex-Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle nearly spun a McLaren F1 during a road test for "Fifth Gear" on a damp, debris-covered UK road. The incident, captured on film, shows Brundle's quick reflexes saving the car from disaster, highlighting the challenges even professional drivers face. The clip is part of a DVD called "Martin Brundle’s Supercars."
A 1997 McLaren F1, previously owned by Elon Musk, is on display at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Musk bought the car for $1 million in 1999 but had an accident in 2000, causing significant damage. The vehicle was later sold in 2007. The festival, which started on July 13, has canceled activities for July 15 due to a severe wind warning.