Before his first laps at the Gilles-Villeneuve circuit, Lance Stroll decided to do a good deed. Thus, to support Quebec and Canadian citizens affected by the forest fires, he announced that he was auctioning off his equipment.
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In a video on social networks, the 24-year-old Canadian driver presents the special edition of his helmet, his suit and his shoes designed for the race in Montreal in the colors of his team, Aston Martin.
“Forest fires across Quebec and Canada are devastating. To help raise money for the people who are affected by it, I am offering my racing equipment from the Canadian Grand Prix edition at auction”, indicates the pilot, asking Internet users who wish to place their offer online. .
The money will go to the Canadian Red Cross.
In the same breath, he thanked the emergency services who have been fighting blazes across the country for weeks in addition to the volunteers.
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The starting bet was set at $10,000 and as of Friday afternoon, the maximum amount offered was $50,000. The auction will end on June 22, 9 p.m. In addition, the public can also simply donate to the Red Cross through the site.