Disney x Formula 1® "Fuel the Magic” 2026 Helmet

Record-Breaking Disney x Formula 1® Fuel the Magic Helmet Raises £151,000 for Make-A-Wish® International on F1® Authentics 

The Disney x Formula 1® Fuel the Magic Helmet, signed by 20 current Formula 1® drivers, was auctioned on F1® Authentics in support of Make-A-Wish® International. The one-of-a-kind helmet sold for a record-breaking £151,000, with all proceeds donated to the charity. 

F1® Authentics, operated by Memento Exclusives, together with Disney and Formula 1®, raised an incredible £151,000 through the exclusive auction, making the Fuel the Magic Helmet the most expensive replica Formula 1® helmet ever sold at public auction. * 

The custom Bell Racing helmet, designed by Bret Iwan (official voice of Mickey Mouse) with creative direction from Bobby Kim (Global Creative Director, Disney Consumer Products), was signed by all 20 current Formula 1® drivers during the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Featuring Disney's Mickey Mouse alongside Formula 1® branding, the unique design celebrated the launch of the Disney x Formula 1® collaboration while helping to grant life-changing wishes for children living with critical illnesses. 

The winning bid surpassed previous charity auction records on F1® Authentics, including the £112,000 raised from Max Verstappen's race-used 2023 Canadian Grand Prix suit and the previous record for a charity helmet auction, held by Alex Albon's race-used 2022 Singapore Grand Prix helmet. 

Barry Gough, Founder and CEO of Memento Exclusives and F1® Authentics, commented: 

"We are very happy to have achieved these significant funds for Make-A-Wish. Being entrusted by Disney and Formula 1® with a cause as important as auctioning the Fuel the Magic Helmet is something we are incredibly proud of. We are delighted that this captured the imagination of bidders worldwide and that the winner has not only secured an iconic piece of memorabilia but has made a huge impact on an incredibly worthy cause."