Auctions to Fight Fires in Australia
As the season is set to begin again in Australia, F1 has decided to support the fight against the fires ravaging the country by launching auctions to raise funds.
Australia has made headlines in recent weeks with fires that have devastated an area more than twice the size of a country like Belgium.
In this context, all sporting events were called into question, notably with the cancellation of the last event of the WRC championship at the end of last season. Last week, the Australian Open tennis qualifications were disrupted by smoke emanating from the blaze. The tennis stars mobilized to organize an exhibition tournament, which helped to raise more than five million dollars.
In this context, F1, which is going to the Wallabies in mid-March, had to make its contribution. It organized a series of auctions on exclusive products or experiences at the heart of the race weekend. The paddock rallied, with the possibility of buying gloves or shoes from Daniel Ricciardo or the helmet that Kevin Magnussen will use during the Australian Grand Prix, as well as suits from Alex Albon, Max Verstappen, Daniil Kvyat, and Romain Grosjean.
Sessions with drivers from Mercedes, McLaren, Racing Point, and Williams. Ferrari, Mercedes, and Williams also engage their team principals. Liberty Media contributes with a lunch with Ross Brawn, while Pirelli offers Paddock Experiences and the opportunity to take a lap in the safety car. All the prizes are available at: https://www.f1authentics.com/
Lewis Hamilton had previously taken the personal initiative to donate $500,000, while Max Verstappen, Esteban Ocon, and Daniel Ricciardo also made donations themselves.
With the participation of www.racingbusiness.fr
