Similar VIP experiences will accompany the other two cars, including paddock access and early invitations to future McLaren road car launches.

The auction announcement was made at RM Sotheby’s flagship sale in Monterey, California, with McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown in attendance.

The team described the move as part of McLaren’s renewed push across global motorsport, including its return to endurance racing as it targets the sport’s elusive Triple Crown.

The LMDh car will mark McLaren’s first appearance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in decades, while O’Ward’s Indy 500 entry comes from one of the top contenders in IndyCar.

McLaren and RM Sotheby’s say this is the first time any team has sold future racing chassis at public auction, offering what they call an “unmissable opportunity” for collectors to, potentially, own a piece of history in the making.