Record‑breaking F1 helmet auction raises £151k for Make‑Wish
A one‑off Formula 1 helmet, branded “Fuel the Magic” and signed by 20 2026 grid drivers, pulled in a record £151,000 at auction, setting a new benchmark for unworn F1 replicas.
Designed by Disney’s own Michael‑style voice actor Bret Iwan alongside creative director Bobby Kim, the helmet features a sleek matte black base with red and yellow accents showcasing iconic Mickey Mouse artwork.
The sale was staged on F1 Authentics, a platform run by Memento Exclusives, with CEO Barry Gough praising the partnership with Disney and F1 to support a worthy cause.
The record eclipses the previous high of £112,000 set by Max Verstappen’s 2023 Canadian‑Grand‑Prix overalls, marking the first unimpressed F1 item to surpass that figure.
All proceeds funnel directly into Make‑Wish International’s life‑changing wish‑granting services for children with critical illnesses.
Fans who missed the live bid can view a duplicate helmet displayed at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim from 14‑16 August.
The auction’s success underscores the power of motorsport and animation collaborations to mobilise global fundraising on a grand scale.
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