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Max Verstappen's Toro Rosso F1 Car Being Auctioned Off By AlphaTauri

F1 fans have the opportunity to bid on Max Verstappen's 2016 Toro Rosso car.

Lydia Mee

Max Verstappen's Toro Rosso F1 Car Being Auctioned Off By AlphaTauri
Max Verstappen's Toro Rosso F1 Car Being Auctioned Off By AlphaTauri /

AlphaTauri is auctioning off two-time champion Max Verstappen's 2016 Toro Rosso race car.

The Dutch driver scored thirteen points in the STR11 before being 'promoted' to Red Bull. Also having been driven by other notables like Carlos Sainz and Daniil Kvyat, the STR11 vehicle is being auctioned off alongside a variety of other products by AlphaTauri, in partnership with Catawiki.

This move by AlphaTauri is intended to shrink the gap between Formula 1 and its fans, according to their press statement. They aim to make the charisma and excitement of F1 more accessible to people. The statement gives some more information on the STR11, which reads:

"The STR11 is the standout from the first online auction; the same car that raced in the 2016 season when Scuderia Toro Rosso scored 63 points thanks to the achievements of its drivers Max Verstappen, Carlos Sainz and Daniil Kvyat.

"Jos Pirkner’s painted bull on the engine cover was the first of its kind seen on any F1 livery, which gave the car an artistic and dynamic look.

"Fans of Scuderia AlphaTauri’s two current drivers, Yuki Tsunoda and Nyck de Vries, and former drivers such as Sebastian Vettel, Pierre Gasly, Daniel Ricciardo and Carlos Sainz, are also in for a treat.

"Their driver kits, both signed and unsigned, are up for bidding, along with Verstappen’s worn 2016 gear."

Bidding for the car has proven to be competitive and high-priced! As of Wednesday morning, the top bid was already standing at a whopping €150,000 (£129,183.75). An interesting nugget for potential bidders - the winning bid gets to personally pick up their F1 car from Faenza, hinting that delivery charges might not be part of the deal!

If you want to take a look at the various different items up for auction, visit Catawiki.com.

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Lydia Mee
LYDIA MEE

Lydia is the lead editor of F1 editorial. After following the sport for several years, she was finally able to attend the British Grand Prix in person in 2017. Since then, she's been addicted to not only the racing, but the atmosphere the fans bring to each event. She's a strong advocate for women in motorsport and a more diverse industry. 

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