Auction of Max' special race suit for the Dutch GP in aid of Wings for Life
Published on 27 August 2026 by Niels Hendrix
One of Max Verstappen’s special edition - signed - race suits, worn during the Zandvoort weekend, is being auctioned by F1 Authentics, with 100% of proceeds going to Wings for Life, supported by Max as ambassador.
This specially designed suit, incorporating bold orange detail celebrates Max’s last home race as it leaves the F1 calendar. Fans and collectors alike have a unique chance to make a meaningful difference while bidding on a rare piece of motorsport memorabilia, which is signed and framed ready for display by the winning bidder.
The winner will be invited to the Red Bull Racing Campus for a private factory tour and an opportunity for Max to hand over the suit.
Laurent Mekies, CEO and team principal at Oracle Red Bull Racing and Wings for Life ambassador, said: “Following Max’s contract extension with the team, we’re proud to be auctioning one of his special edition Dutch GP race suits in aid of our team charity, Wings for Life. 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.”
Wings for Life was established in 2004 by Dietrich Mateschitz and two-time motocross World Champion Heinz Kinigadner. The charity funds leading medical research projects, with one goal, to find a cure for spinal cord injury. Find out more about Wings for Life here: https://www.wingsforlife.com/uk/about-us/
The auction is live on the F1 Authentics platform here until Sunday 30 August. Check: https://win.gs/4gVGWk8


