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October 11, 2023, Las Vegas, United Kingdom: The Formula 1 car that launched Lewis Hamiltonâ??s Mercedes dynasty could sell for as much as $15 million....RM Sotheby's, a leading collector car auction house, is set to offer motorsport enthusiasts the opportunity to own a piece of Formula 1 history at auction at the Wynn Las Vegas resort on 17 November 2023. ...The car for sale, Hamilton's 2013 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 W04, won him his inaugural Grand Prix victory for the team he joined from McLaren. Although he did not win the World Championship that year, he won his second World Title, and Mercedesâ?? first, the following season, going on to win five more championships......The 2013 season was pivotal for Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team as they secured the services of Lewis Hamilton and welcomed former racing driver Toto Wolff as their new Team Principal and CEO. This move was instrumental in reshaping the team and setting the stage for a remarkable era of Formula 1 dominance. The car also competed in the final season to feature V8 engines......''In the world of automotive greatness, few marques match the allure of the Mercedes Silver Arrows,'' stated Shelby Myers, Global Head of Private Sales at RM Sotheby's. ''Now, adding to the legacy of the Silver Arrows, we introduce the W04â??a car whose significance cannot be overstated. Driven by Formula 1â??s most successful driver and sporting icon, Lewis Hamilton, this car delivered his very first win in a Mercedes F1 car, signaling the beginning of the marque's most dominant period: the Hamilton-Mercedes dynasty.''...The forthcoming auction in collaboration with the Las Vegas Grand Prix is poised to become a defining moment in the world of collector cars and Formula 1 memorabilia. It represents an invaluable opportunity for collectors and Formula 1 enthusiasts to own a piece of the sport's rich history - as it is the sole example of a Mercedes F1 car to be (Credit Image: © Alex Penfold ©2021 Courtes
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