For Immediate Release 06 December 2012

Motor Sport magazine Hall of Fame charity auction launched in by Sir OBE

- 2013 Motor Sport magazine Hall of Fame in February to host auction in association with Bonhams - F1 fans can bid online from Friday 14 December for exclusive auction items including Sebastian Vettel’s steering wheel and a unique pair of ’s racing gloves

New for the 2013 Motor Sport magazine Hall of Fame, taking place on 25 February at the world-famous Royal Opera House, is a charity auction raising funds for the remarkable Grand Prix Mechanics Charitable Trust. Sir Jackie Stewart OBE, the Trust’s founder and a founding inductee of the Hall of Fame, officially launched the auction last night (Wednesday 05 December) at the prestigious Landmark Hotel in Marylebone, London.

Sir Jackie Stewart spoke at the Motor Sport reader evening about the importance of the Grand Prix Mechanics Charitable Trust and the support it gives to the unsung heroes of motor racing.

Sir Jackie Stewart said, “If I hadn’t had the best mechanics in the world when I was racing, I wouldn’t be here today. I think mechanics are the only true professionals in the business, totally dedicated to the sport. It is not just a question of helping Grand Prix mechanics through hardships they may face, but a question of access to the right help, for example assisting them with recovery from injury.”

Established over 25 years ago by Sir Jackie Stewart, and Walter Hayes CBE, the Trust was created with the sole purpose of providing medical and financial help and advice to Grand Prix mechanics and their families. Trustees include F1 correspondent for BBC Radio 5 Live, from F1, BBC’s F1 commentator MBE, Patrick Head co-founder of Williams F1, along with many other big names such as Jo Ramirez and Dave Ryan, two of the most respected mechanics in the world of motor sport.

Motor Sport magazine’s unique collection of F1™ auction items consists of stylish memorabilia on bespoke mounts and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, kindly donated by Red Bull Racing, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes, , Mercedes AMG Petronas, the Lotus F1 Team, Williams F1 Team, , trustees Jo Ramirez and Martin Brundle, , the British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC), and Motor Passion.

This is also the first time Motor Sport readers can get directly involved in the invitation- only Hall of Fame evening and bid online for the following confirmed auction ‘lots’:

 2013 F1 VIP Paddock Club and paddock passes (for two guests for the Friday, Saturday and Sunday), donated by Bernie Ecclestone  Sebastian Vettel’s steering wheel, donated by Red Bull Racing  Ayrton Senna’s racing gloves worn in 1991 when he won his third World Championship, donated by Jo Ramirez  Cylinder head, donated by Scuderia Ferrari  Hydraulic manifold, donated by Lotus F1 Team  Kimi Räikkönen’s wheel, donated by Lotus F1 Team; tyre donated by Pirelli  Mercedes F1 suspension upright, donated by Mercedes AMG Petronas  ’s McLaren race seat from his 2012 winning car, donated by Vodafone McLaren Mercedes  Differential gear, donated by Williams F1 Team  Visit to the Ferrari factory at Maranello including a drive round the Fiorano track. Travel, accommodation and transfers included, courtesy of Motor Passion  Silverstone Driving Experience with Martin Brundle and Derek Warwick, donated by the BRDC

Bidding is easy via: www.motorsportmagazine.com/halloffame/charity-auction and will go live on Friday 14 December 2012 and run until midnight on Sunday 24 February 2013. In addition, fans can click here to register their interest in the charity auction.

Commenting on the auction itself, Sir Jackie Stewart said, “What Motor Sport is doing, in connection with their Hall of Fame night, is aiming to raise enough money to help the Trust significantly by allowing the public to also bid on the auction items that have been donated to us. It’s perhaps the most spectacular auction I’ve ever seen of F1 jewels which could never be bought anywhere else.”

Celebrating the greatest names in motor racing, Motor Sport magazine’s fourth annual Hall of Fame awards will be held in the striking Paul Hamlyn Hall at the Royal Opera House. Four more inductees will be added to the Motor Sport honours list on the night.

For more information on the Motor Sport magazine Hall of Fame visit: http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/halloffame/

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For further information, contact Debbie Beale at HPS Jardine: Tel: +44 (0)1628 894 832 / +44(0)7766 088 713 Email: [email protected]

Notes to Editors

Motor Sport is one of the most recognised motor racing magazines in the world, with its iconic green masthead and wealth of in-depth editorial written by an elite team of international journalists.

The inaugural Motor Sport Hall of Fame event was held on 10 February 2010 at the Roundhouse in Camden, London. Eight founding inductees and a further four inductees were announced on the night and became part of Motor Sport magazine’s prestigious Hall of Fame. Four more inductees were added to the Hall of Fame in February 2011 and 2012. For a list of all inductees, along with access to archive material including a sensational video gallery, visit the Motor Sport magazine Hall of Fame microsite.

Motor Sport engages with its passionate, knowledgeable consumers every month through an innovative multi-platform business including the publication’s website, podcasts, iPad digital edition and Hall of Fame awards.

For further details on the Grand Prix Mechanics Charitable Trust, visit www.gpmechanicstrust.com.