With solely 375 examples constructed, plus a handful of further prototype examples, the McLaren P1 is a uncommon breed. Consequently, any instance that comes up on the market is a chance to not be wasted, however the newest up for grabs is one followers and collectors ought to actually be aware of.

A prototype instance, referred to internally because the P1 VP3 (Validation Prototype 3), is up on the market, and the automobile’s first and present proprietor is two-time Formulation 1 world champion Mika Häkkinen. The Finn gained his titles in 1998 and 1999, in each circumstances driving for McLaren.

His P1 can be auctioned off by Bonhams at its sale in Monaco on Might 10, and as a bonus, he’ll present a one-day driving course to the successful bidder as a part of the sale, on the bidder’s location of selection.

The present estimate is between $1.2 million and $1.5 million.

McLaren P1 VP3 (Validation Prototype 3) owned by Mika Häkkinen – Photograph credit score: Bonhams

In accordance with the itemizing, McLaren constructed seven of the so-called Validation Prototypes, and Häkkinen’s automobile, used for sturdiness testing, is the one one to go to public sale so far. McLaren created a booklet for every prototype, detailing take a look at notes and different data collected in the course of the improvement part, and this booklet is included within the sale.

Häkkinen not drives for McLaren, however he serves as an envoy for the model. The P1 was his first road-going McLaren. The black colour scheme that includes orange accents in McLaren’s signature Papaya hue was chosen by Häkkinen and utilized by way of McLaren’s MSO division.

There is no point out of what number of miles the automobile has lined.

The P1, launched early final decade as one of many Holy Trinity of hypercars together with the Ferrari LaFerrari and Porsche 918 Spyder, makes 903 hp by way of a plug-in hybrid powertrain combining a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V-8 with a single electrical motor. A successor with an identical powertrain and probably gullwing doorways is coming, and is tipped for a reveal later this 12 months.