P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton’s race suit from his first F1 race win at the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix has been sold at auction for $241,000.
An auction organized by RM Sotheby’s saw the owner of Lewis Hamilton’s race-worn overalls make a substantial profit. The owner purchased the overalls in September for $83,000 and sold them for a remarkable profit of $158,000 in just three months. Hamilton wore the suit during the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix, where he achieved his first of 103 grand prix victories, and also during the 2007 United States Grand Prix, where he secured his second F1 race win. The suit is authenticated and matched to several key races, including the controversial 2007 Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying session. Sotheby’s catalog note highlights the significance of the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix in Hamilton’s career and its lasting impact on Formula 1 and racing enthusiasts worldwide. Additionally, the suit comes with a certificate of authenticity from F1 Authentics stating that it was indeed worn by Hamilton in 2007.
