One of Lewis Hamilton’s most iconic Formula One cars has been placed up for sale, nearly 20 years after he last drove it.

Fellow McLaren star Juan Pablo Montoya drove the car for the first three races of the 2006 season, after it was designed by famed designer Adrian Newey.

The 39-year-old has only three races left with the Brackley-based team having inked a startling agreement to join key rivals Ferrari beginning next season.

Chasing his eighth world title, he hopes that a change of environment will result in a change of fortunes after a string of unsuccessful seasons with his current employers.

Hamilton had hoped to go out on a high before moving on to pastures new, and following two surprise victories at Silverstone and Spa prior to the summer break, had been touted as an unlikely championship contender.

But a significant drop-off in form since returning from the mid-season interval, has seen the 105-time race winner cut a largely frustrated figure.

Hamilton is excited to embark on a new chapter with Ferrari next year
A piece of Hamilton history
But while Hamilton is now firmly looking towards the future, F1 enthusiasts and fans of the Brit have been given an opportunity to purchase a piece of history.

Back in 2006, Hamilton got behind the wheel of the McLaren-Mercedes MP4-21 as he completed a test for the team before being signed as a full-time driver the following year.

It was also the only Newey designed car he ever drove, with the design mastermind moving on to achieve greatness at Red Bull.Having been restored in 2019 by McLaren Racing Heritage, the vehicle is now up for auction on rmsothebys.com.