Lewis Hamilton’s first F1 winning race suit sold for $241k - and makes huge profit for owner
RM Sotheby’s was responsible for t🌞he auction, with the owner reportedly enjoying a handsome profit.
The owner purchased the seven-time world champion's overalls 🌠in September for $83,000 and therefore made an incredible $158,000 profit in three months, according to .
Hamilton wore the suit at tꦐhe 2007 Canadian Grand Prix where he notched up his first of 103 grand prix victories.
The then McLaren driver also wore the suit for his second F1 race win at the 2007 United States Grand Prix.♐
“The ꦡ2007 Canadian Grand Prix remains a pivotal moment in Lewis Hamilton's career, etching his name in Formula 1 history and setting the stage for a legacy that continues to evolve, leavingไ an indelible mark on the sport and inspiring generations of racing enthusiasts worldwide,” Sotheby’s catalogue note said.
“Sports Investors Authentication phoꦡto matched this race suit being worn by Lewis Hamilton during his first two Grand Prix victories: the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix on June 10, 2007 and the 2007 Uni🦩ted States Grand Prix on June 17, 2007.
“Additionally, the suit is mat𓃲ched to a practice run at the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix on June 9, 2007 and to the controversial 2007 Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying on August 4, 2007. (Hamilton would go on to win the 2007 Hungari🎉an Grand Prix the following day.) The suit also comes with a F1 Authentics certificate of authenticity stating the suit was race worn in 2007.”
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