Iconic F1 Safety Car from Controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi GP Goes to Auction
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F1's Controversial Abu Dhabi 2021 Safety Car Up For Auction
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News18•21-02-2026, 18:05
F1's Controversial Abu Dhabi 2021 Safety Car Up For Auction
•The Aston Martin Vantage safety car from the dramatic 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is for sale in the UK for nearly £600,000.
•This specific car, driven by Bernd Mayländer, played a pivotal role in the controversial race finale that saw Max Verstappen win his first world championship.
•The late deployment of the safety car and race director Michael Masi's decision to allow only certain lapped cars to unlap themselves led to a single-lap shootout.
•Verstappen, on fresher tires, overtook Lewis Hamilton on the final lap, securing the title; had the race ended under safety car, Hamilton would have won.
•The car served in 34 races between 2021 and 2023, with its listing highlighting its role in "one of the most memorable season finales."
