London, 17 April 2025 – Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty company (NYSE: HGTY), is set to launch its Spring 2025 Memorabilia Online Auction, offering collectors and motorsport enthusiasts an extraordinary opportunity to acquire more than 130 pieces of historic racing memorabilia. The auction will run exclusively online from 21 April to 4 May 2025, with all lots offered without reserve.
Among the highlights are two charity lots donated by racing legend Dario Franchitti, with 100% of proceeds benefiting Race Against Dementia, the global charity founded by Sir Jackie Stewart OBE.
“Race Against Dementia is a charity close to my heart,” said Franchitti. “It’s fair to say that without Jackie, my career and life would probably look very different. I owe him a huge amount and am honoured to offer my personal race kit to benefit this amazing cause.”
The first of Franchitti’s charity lots is a complete 2005 race kit from his time with Andretti Green Racing in the IndyCar Series, where he claimed two wins and four podiums. The kit includes a Sparco race suit, Puma boots, Alpinestars gloves, and other bespoke Nomex layers—all worn en route to a fourth-place championship finish.
The second lot is Franchitti’s race-worn Arai helmet, featuring his distinctive Saltire-and-Tricolore livery and wet-weather modifications. It’s signed on the crown and retains its original radio and hydration setup.
Standout Auction Highlights
Curated by Broad Arrow’s memorabilia specialist Matt Coles, the Spring 2025 catalogue features some of the sport’s most iconic names and artefacts:
- Lot 128 – Michael Schumacher 1996 Ferrari Overalls (Portugal GP)
Estimate: €25,000 – €30,000
Worn during Schumacher’s inaugural Ferrari season and podium finish in Portugal, these OMP overalls are a rare collector’s prize from the seven-time World Champion. - Lot 213 – Sebastian Vettel 2011 Red Bull Helmet
Estimate: €25,000 – €35,000
An Arai GP6 RC used in celebrations of his second World Championship victory—extremely rare due to Vettel’s habit of keeping his own helmets. - Lot 135 – Alain Prost 1987 McLaren Overalls (German GP)
Estimate: €20,000 – €30,000
A tobacco-free race suit worn at Hockenheim, during Prost’s final season with McLaren before his return in 1990. - Lot 139 – Niki Lauda 1977 Ferrari Front Wing
Estimate: €8,000 – €10,000
A tangible piece of Lauda’s championship-winning season—offering collectors a rare link to one of F1’s most resilient figures. - Lot 147 – Mika Häkkinen 2006 McLaren Helmet (Signed)
Estimate: €18,000 – €20,000
Used in his final F1 test at Barcelona, this Bell HP3 Carbon helmet comes with McLaren-issued certification. - Lot 148 – Mika Häkkinen 1992 Lotus Visor
Estimate: €600 – €800
From Häkkinen’s early career, signed and inscribed “The Finn 92”—a charming, accessible piece for emerging collectors.
A Sale for a Cause—and for Collectors
The auction stands out not only for its breadth but also its purpose. Proceeds from the Franchitti lots support Race Against Dementia, a pioneering initiative bringing the innovation and urgency of motorsport to the race for a cure. The charity was founded after Sir Jackie Stewart’s wife, Helen, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.
“This exclusive online sale presents one of the finest collections of important and iconic pieces of motorsport history,” said Coles. “We encourage all collectors and enthusiasts to explore the catalogue ahead of the opening day on 21 April.”
