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Hamilton race suit among four to be auctioned
A race suit worn by Lewis Hamilton during his 2019 championship-winning season is one of four being auctioned off by Bonhams to raise money for National Health Service Charities in the United Kingdom.
The not-for-profit digital auction aims to raise funds for the NHS Charities Covid-19 Urgent Appeal, supporting staff and volunteers helping those suffering from the virus. With the appeal targeting £100million ($124m), a number of Formula 1 teams have donated items including a race suit Hamilton wore on three occasions in 2019, including during practice in Monaco [pictured].
A similar Valtteri Bottas race suit is including in the auction, as well as a race-worn one from McLaren driver Lando Norris during his rookie season. There is even one race suit from 2020 included: that used by Sergio Perez in both pre-season tests, and that was earmarked to be raced in Australia. The winner of the Perez lot will also be able to speak to the Mexican star during a 10-minute video call later in the year.
Williams has donated a VIP package for two to the 2021 British Grand Prix, including a tour of the team’s factory on the Friday – allowing the winners to follow a practice session from the headquarters – as well as Saturday and Sunday grandstand tickets, paddock access and full Williams hospitality.
The F1 items are part of a wide range of lots, with Bonhams waiving all charges for the auction that runs until April 29. All lots are available to view online at bonhams.com/theblueauction.
Chris Medland
While studying Sports Journalism at the University of Central Lancashire, Chris managed to talk his way into working at the British Grand Prix in 2008 and was retained for three years before joining ESPN F1 as Assistant Editor. After three further years at ESPN, a spell as F1 Editor at Crash Media Group was followed by the major task of launching F1i.com’s English-language website and running it as Editor. Present at every race since the start of 2014, he has continued building his freelance portfolio, working with international titles. As well as writing for RACER, his broadcast work includes television appearances on F1 TV and as a presenter and reporter on North America's live radio coverage on SiriusXM.
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