Williams Method 1 driver Alex Albon has unveiled a brand new helmet design for the Singapore Grand Prix. The helmet, which is impressed by the driving force’s Southeast Asian heritage, shall be auctioned off with UNICEF Thailand.
“Introducing my SEA helmet design for the Singapore Grand Prix,” Albon shared on social media. “I’m proud to share that I’ll be auctioning the helmet for charity along with @UNICEF_Thailand. All proceeds will go to UNICEF’s work in giving kids in Thailand, particularly essentially the most deprived, the prospect to develop up protected, wholesome, and supported, to allow them to attain their full potential.”
The custom-made helmet has been designed by Karlotta Freier. The public sale, which is now reside and runs by way of to fifteen October, begins at $14,100. The proceeds of the sale will go to UNICEF’s Thailand programmes, which work to enhance the lives of essentially the most deprived kids within the nation.
“I’m actually proud to be teaming up with UNICEF Thailand to public sale my Singapore GP helmet and lift funds to help kids who want it most in Thailand,” Albon mentioned. “I hope it additionally helps spotlight the essential work they’re doing and conjures up extra individuals to become involved.”
“Each baht raised by way of this public sale will assist create sustainable impression for kids,” mentioned Severine Leonardi, UNICEF deputy consultant for Thailand. “We’re deeply grateful to Alex for his dedication to giving again and for standing alongside kids who want help essentially the most.”
Alex Albon, Williams
Picture by: Nicolas Economou / NurPhoto through Getty Photographs
The Thai driver heads into the Singapore Grand Prix on the again of a tough weekend on the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, whereas his team-mate Carlos Sainz secured his first podium end with the Grove outfit. He sits eighth within the drivers’ standings with 70 factors.
“The crew had an ideal lead to Baku, so hopefully we will preserve constructing on these outcomes as we head into the again half of the season,” Albon mentioned within the Williams preview. “I am wanting ahead to racing in Singapore because it all the time seems like a house race for me and shall be nice to be again in entrance of the followers and racing beneath the lights.
“Singapore is a really completely different observe to Baku; it is a tight observe and bodily demanding with the warmth and humidity, so acclimatising rapidly and getting on tempo is all the time a precedence. Our focus shall be on delivering in qualifying and placing ourselves in the very best place for the race.”
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