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A unique Red Bull F1 simulator recently went up for auction – and the winning bid was a six-figure sum, which will be donated to charity.
A Red Bull F1 simulator autographed by four-time champion Max Verstappen has raised over £100,000 (€118,000) for charity in a recent auction. The simulator, replicating the RB19 car – the most successful in F1 history with 21 wins out of 22 races in 2023, was sold with all proceeds benefiting Wings For Life. The winning bid was £103,000 and the funds will support research for spinal cord injury treatment. Wings for Life CEO Emma Hind expressed gratitude for the partnership with F1 Authentics and Red Bull Racing and looks forward to the future collaboration. The simulator winner will also enjoy a tour of Red Bull Racing’s Milton Keynes facility. Barry Gough, CEO of Memento Exclusives, highlighted the success of the fundraiser and the exclusive racing equipment signed by Max Verstappen received by the auction winner.
