Haas Formulation 1 driver Esteban Ocon is about to public sale his fan-designed, race-worn Brazilian Grand Prix helmet for charity, Laureus Sport for Good Basis, through F1 Authentics.
The French driver wore the helmet to an Eleventh-place end within the dash race and twelfth place within the grand prix in Interlagos.
After working a contest for followers to submit their designs for the helmet, Ocon chosen the successful one. The helmet is a one-of-a-kind and shall be out there for public sale from 18 November, with bids beginning at £10,000.
The proceeds of the sale shall be donated to the Haas driver’s chosen charity, the Laureus Sport for Good Basis.
“I really consider that sport has the facility to vary the lives of younger individuals, it actually modified mine, so I am blissful to be teaming up with F1 Authentics to public sale off my particular helmet from this yr’s Brazilian Grand Prix to boost funds for Laureus Sport for Good, a world charity that makes use of the facility of sport to rework the lives of kids and younger individuals in want all around the globe,” Ocon mentioned.
“It’s a trigger that could be very pricey to me so any assist can be tremendously appreciated. Funds raised will assist assist Laureus programmes around the globe together with Brazil, a rustic that’s very particular to me and the place I’ve been fortunate sufficient to obtain a lot assist from for the reason that starting of my profession. Thanks for the assist.”
Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Crew
Picture by: Simon Galloway / LAT Pictures through Getty Pictures
Sean Fitzpatrick, chairman of Laureus Sport for Good, added: “We’re extremely grateful to Esteban for donating such a novel and private piece of F1 memorabilia to Laureus Sport for Good and to F1 Authentics for facilitating the public sale.
“I met Esteban earlier this yr and his ardour for utilizing his platform to make a distinction was clear to see. All funds raised by this unbelievable helmet will straight assist Laureus’ work utilizing sport to positively influence extra younger individuals in Brazil and around the globe, offering them with the sources they should overcome challenges and construct a greater future for themselves and their communities.”
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