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Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda Red Bull race suits raise over £80k for charity
Race suits worn by Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda during the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix have raised over £80,000 for Wings for Life, Red Bull’s official partner charity. The white Honda designs were part of a special livery marking the end of Red Bull’s partnership with the Japanese manufacturer, garnering a total of £83,500 through auction by F1 Authentics. All proceeds are being donated to Wings for Life, a leading foundation for spinal cord injury research. Verstappen emerged victorious at Suzuka, securing his first win of the 2025 season and the first non-McLaren victory. Tsunoda competed in his debut for the team at his home race, filling in for Liam Lawson. Red Bull’s team principal, Laurent Mekies, expressed delight at the fundraiser’s success, emphasizing the importance of supporting Wings for Life’s groundbreaking research on spinal cord injuries. CEO of Wings for Life UK, Emma Hind, extended her gratitude to F1® Authentics and Oracle Red Bull Racing for their generous contribution, highlighting the substantial impact of the raised sum on spinal cord injury research. As Verstappen remains in the title hunt for the 2025 season, the upcoming Sao Paulo Grand Prix poses a crucial opportunity for the Red Bull driver, who currently trails McLaren’s Lando Norris by 36 points, with Honda set to partner with Aston Martin from 2026.
