Broad Arrow F1 Memorabilia Auction: Helmets & More
Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty company (NYSE: HGTY), presents The Fall Memorabilia Auction, a UK-based online sale featuring more than 140 lots of exquisite motorsport collectables. The F1 memorabilia auction showcases iconic helmets worn by Jenson Button, Gerhard Berger, Martin Brundle, Ralf Schumacher, Eddie Irvine and Mick Schumacher, appealing to dedicated Formula One collectors and new enthusiasts alike.
“Our Fall Memorabilia sale will appeal to serious motorsport collectors and enthusiasts alike,” said Matt Coles, Memorabilia Specialist for Broad Arrow Auctions. “It presents a variety of desirable pieces with a broad range of estimates and several special charity lots where all proceeds raised will be donated to Race Against Dementia, an organisation we’re delighted to work with once again.”
Among the highlights of this no-reserve sale is a Sebastian Vettel 2012 Signed Original Red Bull Special Design Helmet, which carries an estimate of £18,000 to £20,000. Vettel retired from Formula One at the end of the 2022 season with four World Championships, 53 race wins and 57 pole positions. His breakthrough victory at the 2008 Italian Grand Prix propelled him to Red Bull, where he secured the majority of his success before winning 14 Grands Prix for Ferrari and then competing in two seasons with Aston Martin.
The auction features a highly collectable Arai GP6-RC helmet designed for Vettel for the 2012 German Grand Prix. Designated SV-R-07/12 and painted by Jens Munser Designs, it bears the driver’s signature on the top. It includes a certificate of authenticity from the artist, making it a standout piece of Formula One memorabilia.
Michael Schumacher’s 1996 Signed Original Ferrari Gloves come with an estimate of £5,000 to £6,000. Driving for Benetton in 1994 and 1995, Schumacher won two World Championships and 17 races, establishing himself among the sport’s elite. He then claimed a further five World Championships with Ferrari, a record he still holds alongside Lewis Hamilton.
The OMP gloves offered online date from Schumacher’s first season with the Ferrari Formula One Team, when he won three Grands Prix. Both gloves carry Michael’s signature and the date 23.1.96 P. Ricard, adding clear provenance for collectors of F1 racewear.
Damon Hill’s Original 1999 Jordan overalls, estimated at £3,000 to £4,000, deliver a rare and historically significant piece from the 1996 World Champion’s final season with Jordan Grand Prix—Sparco custom-made the suit, which displays the striking bright yellow and black B&H Jordan livery. Damon Hill’s name and the British flag appear on a pocket patch, and the outer label confirms manufacture for the 1999 season.
That year closed a storied F1 career, as Hill raced alongside Heinz-Harald Frentzen in one of Jordan’s most competitive seasons. The suit exhibits light wear consistent with use in racing or official practice. Jordan GP suits from Hill’s last year remain exceedingly scarce, elevating the appeal for collectors seeking World Champion memorabilia.
Sir Jackie Stewart’s 1966 Original Indy 500 race overalls, estimated at £7,000 to £9,000, underline the breadth of this motorsport memorabilia auction. A three-time World Champion, Stewart also contested the Indianapolis 500 in 1966 and 1967. He led for 40 laps in the 1966 race before oil-pressure loss in his Lola T-90 ended his charge. The suit on offer was produced for the 1966 event. While not used in the race itself, a period photograph shows Stewart in the pit lane wearing the suit. Stewart suits remain rare, offering an exceptional opportunity to acquire something unique from the Scottish champion.
A charity lot adds further interest. Fernando Alonso’s 2025 Original Signed Boots carry an estimate of £1,000 to £1,500. Alonso uses his 2025 season boots during the current campaign with the Aston Martin F1 Team. He has signed and donated the shoes for this sale.
This charity lot ensures that 100% of the proceeds go to the Race Against Dementia charity. Founded by Sir Jackie Stewart, this global organisation funds pioneering research to prevent, diagnose and treat dementia. With 152 million people projected to be affected by 2050, Race Against Dementia empowers scientists to accelerate breakthroughs using the speed, precision and teamwork of Formula One.
Completing the highlights, a Gerhard Berger 1991/1992 Original McLaren helmet comes to market with an estimate of £6,000 to £8,000. The Austrian competed in Formula One for 14 seasons, twice finishing third overall with Ferrari, amassing ten wins, 48 podiums, 12 pole positions and 21 fastest laps. The Bell Vortex helmet offered is original to Berger’s 1991/1992 McLaren seasons and saw use in testing. It weighs only 1,276 grammes and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from Bell Helmets, making it a compelling F1 helmet for serious collectors.
