Red Bull is selling the special‑edition race suit worn by Max Verstappen at the Dutch Grand Prix, with all proceeds destined for Wings for Life.
Auction Overview
The suit, signed by Verstappen and prepared in a professional frame, is available for bid through F1 Authentics until Sunday 30 August. The current highest offer is £37,500, and 100 % of the sales price will directly support the charity.
Charitable Purpose
Wings for Life, founded in 2004 by the late Red Bull co‑founder Dietrich Mateschitz and motocross champion Heinz Kinigadner, focuses on spinal‑cervical injury research. Verstappen—an official ambassador—and team principal Laurent Mekis also serve as ambassadors, highlighting the partnership.
Verstappen entered the weekend with a contract extension that keeps him at Red Bull through 2030. He earned three points in the sprint race but crashed on the opening lap of the grand prix, ending a home‑race saga at Zandvoort.
Mekis stated, “This special suit, signed by Max, was designed for what was expected to be his last home race in Zandvoort, as the Dutch GP leaves the F1 calendar. In collaboration with the F1 Authentics auction platform, collectors can bid to own this very notable piece of history. With 100 % of the auction proceeds going directly to Wings for Life, we can transform a rare piece of racing memorabilia into meaningful research to find a cure for spinal cord injury.”
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