Daniel Ricciardo to auction barely driven Aston Martin Valkyrie with £2.5 million guide price
Former Formula One driver puts super-rare hypercar from his private collection up for sale; car was ordered in 2018 and shows very low mileage
Daniel Ricciardo has put his Aston Martin Valkyrie up for auction next month with a guide price of about £2.5 million, according to reports. The former Formula One driver ordered the hypercar in 2018 and the vehicle, described as barely used with very low mileage recorded over two years, will be offered to bidders in the coming weeks.
Ricciardo, who won eight F1 races during a 13-year career and is widely recognised for his affable personality, has assembled a notable private car collection. Alongside the Valkyrie, his garage has included a Porsche 918 Spyder, which the auction report describes as one of the original hybrid hypercars now valued at more than £1 million, a 911 GT3 RS and a Ford Ranger Raptor.
The Valkyrie is among the most exclusive road cars produced by Aston Martin, and cars of its type typically attract strong interest from collectors and high-net-worth buyers. Ricciardo placed a deposit for the Valkyrie in 2018 while driving for Red Bull; the sale announcement does not indicate a reason for the decision to sell nor name the auction house handling the lot.
Reports say the winning bid is expected to be substantial, reflecting both the rarity of the model and the low mileage on this particular example. The auction listing highlights the car's condition and ownership history, factors that frequently influence final sale prices for limited-production hypercars.
Ricciardo's move into the automotive collector market has been widely reported in motorsport and lifestyle coverage. His penchant for performance cars and visible enthusiasm for motoring has complemented his profile as a driver known for daring overtakes and an approachable public persona.
Interest in factory-limited models such as the Valkyrie has remained strong in recent years, driven by scarcity, brand cachet and an increasingly active collector market for modern hypercars. This sale will test demand for a Valkyrie with documented low usage and celebrity provenance, qualities that bidders often prize.
The auction is scheduled for next month; details on the date, venue and reserve were not disclosed in initial reports. Interested buyers and observers will be watching to see whether the final hammer price meets or exceeds the guide figure amid a sustained appetite for rare performance automobiles.