As part of #Raceagainstcovid fundraiser, RM SOTHEBY’S auctioned more than 60 current and ex Formula 1 drivers collectables with the help of FIA. All proceeds to benefit the IFRC’s global COVID-19 response.
Damon Hill 1995 race suite attracted highest bid among race suites
Donated by former Formula One World Champion Damon Hill, this racing suit and helmet was worn by the driver during the 1995 season, when he was racing for Williams-Renault. Specifically, this suit was worn by Hill during that year’s Australian Grand Prix, the final race of the championship. There, Hill started on pole position, recorded the fastest lap of the race, and placed first overall, his fourth win of the championship. The Arai helmet was used by Hill for testing during the winter of 1995-1996.
Hill’s race suite attracted 31 bids in total and it was sold for £33,000.
Lewis Hamilton Mercedes-AMG Signed Racing Suit, Gloves, and Boots attracted second Highest Bid
Donated by Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1, lot includes a racing suit, gloves, and boots signed by Lewis Hamilton.
The suit, gloves, and boots were worn by Hamilton during the 2019 season at qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix, as well as Free Practice 3 during the British Grand Prix and Free Practice 1 at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Hamilton’s suite was sold for £26,000 and it attracted total 42 bids.This is Second highest bid among all.
Other notable top bids
- Charles Leclerc Ferrari Racing Suit, 2019 – sold for £25,000, 35 total bids.
- Max Verstappen Signed Racing Suit with Boots and Rear Wing Endplate – sold for £23,000 , 54 total bids.
- Sebastian Vettel Ferrari Racing Suit and Ferrari SF90 F1 Rear Wing End Plate, 2019 – sold for £19,500 , 56 total bids.
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Vettel behind Hamilton,Charles and Max here also? so People really downgrading him