(Motorsport-Total.com) – Formula 1 fans of Max Verstappen currently have the chance to own a very special piece: Red Bull is auctioning the signed racing suit that the four-time world champion wore at the recent Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort for a good cause.
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Because the proceeds from the auction, which takes place via the platform “F1 Authentics,” will go 100 percent to the “Wings for Life” foundation. Founded in 2004 by the late Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz and motocross legend Heinz Kinigadner, the foundation researches cures for spinal cord injuries.
Both Verstappen and Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies support the project as official ambassadors. “Following Max’s contract extension with the team, we are proud to auction one of his special edition racing suits from the Dutch GP in favor of our team charity Wings for Life,” says Mekies.
Verstappen unlucky at the Dutch home race
Verstappen experienced a turbulent weekend at his home race: On Thursday, the Dutchman first announced his contract extension with the Bulls until 2030. In the sprint on Saturday, the Red Bull driver earned three points, before an early exit in the race on Sunday already in the first lap.
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However, this is unlikely to affect the value of the overall. “This special suit, signed by Max, was designed for his presumably last home race because the Dutch Grand Prix is disappearing from the Formula 1 calendar,” recalls team principal Mekies.
“We can turn such a rare piece of racing history into meaningful research.” The auction runs until Sunday, August 30. Already on Friday, the highest bid was just under 44,000 euros. Verstappen fans will have to dig deep into their pockets …
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