RECORD-BREAKING F1 car set to be sold at….Read more
As part of the 2025 season, which is set to be one of the longest in F1 history with 24 races spread across 21 countries, this event is sure to draw significant attention. Fans in the U.S. will have the privilege of attending three races on home soil, with events in Miami, Las Vegas, and Austin.
The upcoming 2025 season, in contrast to the 17-race 2009 season, promises to be a landmark year for F1, filled with exciting developments and battles on the track. While the 2009 season was a relatively brief one, it had its own fair share of surprises, including the emergence of an unexpected underdog team and a British driver who claimed his first (and only) world championship title. It was the season when Jenson Button, driving for the underdog team Brawn GP, clinched the Drivers’ Championship.
That season is especially memorable due to the surprise rise of Brawn GP. The team, formed after Ross Brawn bought out Honda for a reported £1 following Honda’s withdrawal from F1 due to the global financial crisis, quickly became a force to be reckoned with. Brawn GP, considered by many to be a last-minute entry into F1, ended up being the fastest team on the grid in 2009. The team’s revolutionary chassis design and strategic decisions saw them win eight races that season, far exceeding expectations.
In what would become a fairytale season for the team, Jenson Button secured the Drivers’ Championship, while Brawn GP won the Constructors’ Championship. This feat marked a moment of greatness for the team, with Brawn GP being the only team in F1 history to boast a 100% championship success rate. The following year, the team was sold to Mercedes, which would go on to become one of the most dominant forces in F1 history.
Now, the 2009 Brawn GP car, chassis 001/01, is set to be auctioned. This particular car holds a significant place in F1 history. It is one of only three chassis ever produced by Brawn GP and was a key part of the team’s historic victory at the 2009 Australian Grand Prix, where they secured a remarkable one-two finish. The car’s success helped cement Brawn GP’s place in motorsport lore, making chassis 001/01 an iconic piece of racing history.
The auction will take place during the Miami Grand Prix weekend, starting on May 3. The sale is expected to generate a great deal of interest, especially among collectors and F1 fans who recognize the car’s importance to the sport. Louis Frankel, the head of sales for Bonhams in Miami, emphasized the car’s historical value, calling it the “ultimate Formula 1 fairy tale.” He described the car as a “revolutionary design that redefined what was possible,” making it a unique and invaluable item for any collector.
The sale of chassis 001/01 is not just about acquiring a car; it’s about owning a piece of F1 history. Its significance goes beyond its mechanical specifications—this car represents the innovation, passion, and sheer unpredictability that F1 embodies. The fact that it will be available for purchase at the Miami Grand Prix weekend only adds to the excitement, providing a fitting stage for such a legendary car to find a new owner. Fans, collectors, and motorsport enthusiasts alike will surely be keeping a close eye on this historic auction, eager to see who will walk away with one of the most coveted items in Formula 1 history.
