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Not Sold (Est: £863,000 - £1,294,500)

2002/2003 McLaren MP4-17D/02

France • 27 Jan 2026 • Lot 62

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This is a McLaren MP4-17A/D Formula 1 car, chassis no. 02, driven by David Coulthard in the 2002 and 2003 seasons, achieving a 3rd place at the Brazilian GP in 2002. Designed by Adrian Newey and powered by an 850bhp Mercedes V10 engine, the car is in excellent condition, with some recent specialist work, and is offered from single private ownership, requiring the installation of supplied electronics to return it to full running order.

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Condition 

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The car is described as being in 'Excellent condition, close to being returned to running order.' It requires some missing electronic components to be fully functional. It was preserved in its original condition after its racing career and has had some recent work and inspection done by a specialist workshop. Given this, it aligns best with an 'Excellent' rating, needing only minor reconditioning to be fully operational.

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- Third in the 2002 Brazilian GP with David Coulthard
- Designed by Adrian Newey, 850bhp Mercedes V10 engine
- Single private ownership
- Excellent condition, close to being returned to running order
 
In 2002, McLaren introduced the MP4-17.

Like its predecessors, it was designed by Adrian Newey, Mike Coughlan, Neil Oatley and Peter Prodromou, while Mario Illien was responsible for the Mercedes-Ilmor engine.

There was a change too in the line-up of drivers: Mika Häkkinen retired and was replaced by his fellow Finn Kimi Räikkönen.

The car was quick, but was up against tough competition, and Coulthard’s win at Monaco was the only one that season, a situation redeemed by the four podiums achieved by Räikkönen, who had an excellent first season.

McLaren finished third in the Championship, behind Ferrari and Williams.
 
For the 2003 season, McLaren decided to continue development of the MP4-17, as the MP4-18 was not yet rea...

Points of note

£789,160

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£1,381,455

Median Price (Since 2020)

£1,973,750

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