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- Esteban OCON
- Oliver BEARMAN
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Key Features
- Worn by Valtteri Bottas during Cadillac F1 Team’s inaugural season.
- Designed by Tiffany Cromwell and inspired by the badger that visits their Monaco home.
- Bottas will sign the helmet and present it to the winning bidder at a private meet and greet. Travel and accommodation are the bidder’s responsibility.
Location
Story
Worn at one of the most prestigious Grand Prix weekends on the calendar and presented with a private meet and greet with the driver himself, you can become the proud owner of Valtteri Bottas’ 2026 Monaco Helmet.
With 10 race wins, 67 podiums and 20 pole positions, Valtteri Bottas is a name held with prestige in the F1® paddock. His F1® career spans 14 seasons, during which he has become an icon amongst fans and collectors alike.
You now have the chance to obtain a genuine piece of his F1® journey. Worn at this season’s Grand Prix held on the streets of Monte Carlo, this unique helmet is a symbol of his continued determination to race and comes with an even more unique story ...
Designed for Monte Carlo
The intriguing Stilo helmet was specially created for Monaco and features a one-off design with sentimental value for Bottas. Featuring a black and white paint scheme to reflect a badger’s face, the helmet takes inspiration from an unlikely visitor.
According to reports, Bottas and his partner Tiffany Cromwell get visited each evening at their Monaco home by a badger, who they fondly named Nigel. Due to his frequent visits, Bottas has regularly joked that Nigel is his pet badger when asked about him. Nigel indulges in cat food left for him by the pair and has become a friendly face for them when in residence.
Designed by Tiffany Cromwell, this tribute ‘Nigel the Badger Helmet’ features minimal branding and only has Bottas’ race number 77, the Finnish flag and the Cadillac crest alongside the badger themed creative.
A historic season for Cadillac F1® Team
Having rejoined the grid at the start of the year with a brand new F1® constructor, Cadillac F1 Team, a lot of eyes have been on Bottas. A seasoned driver with an enigmatic personality and strong following, the team knew that Valtteri would be a fantastic choice for their inaugural line up.
Bottas brings with him the experience desired to get the most out of the car as Cadillac F1 Team collaboratively learn of their capabilities in their maiden season. The American race team has already shown promise, being part of the new era for the sport and making good progress as the season develops.
Worn in Monaco, Owned by You
The helmet was worn by the Finn at the 2026 Monaco race weekend, putting the car through its paces around the iconic chicanes of one of the most famous circuits.
This used helmet will be signed by Bottas and handed to the winning bidder at a private meet and greet with the driver. Sessions as such with drivers are extremely rare and hard to come by, so this lot offers an extraordinary opportunity.
This unique helmet, with a brilliant back story, could steal the show in any collection.
*Travel and accommodation are not included and will be the responsibility of the winning bidder to arrange and purchase separately.
Story
Worn at one of the most prestigious Grand Prix weekends on the calendar and presented with a private meet and greet with the driver himself, you can become the proud owner of Valtteri Bottas’ 2026 Monaco Helmet.
With 10 race wins, 67 podiums and 20 pole positions, Valtteri Bottas is a name held with prestige in the F1® paddock. His F1® career spans 14 seasons, during which he has become an icon amongst fans and collectors alike.
You now have the chance to obtain a genuine piece of his F1® journey. Worn at this season’s Grand Prix held on the streets of Monte Carlo, this unique helmet is a symbol of his continued determination to race and comes with an even more unique story ...
Designed for Monte Carlo
The intriguing Stilo helmet was specially created for Monaco and features a one-off design with sentimental value for Bottas. Featuring a black and white paint scheme to reflect a badger’s face, the helmet takes inspiration from an unlikely visitor.
According to reports, Bottas and his partner Tiffany Cromwell get visited each evening at their Monaco home by a badger, who they fondly named Nigel. Due to his frequent visits, Bottas has regularly joked that Nigel is his pet badger when asked about him. Nigel indulges in cat food left for him by the pair and has become a friendly face for them when in residence.
Designed by Tiffany Cromwell, this tribute ‘Nigel the Badger Helmet’ features minimal branding and only has Bottas’ race number 77, the Finnish flag and the Cadillac crest alongside the badger themed creative.
A historic season for Cadillac F1® Team
Having rejoined the grid at the start of the year with a brand new F1® constructor, Cadillac F1 Team, a lot of eyes have been on Bottas. A seasoned driver with an enigmatic personality and strong following, the team knew that Valtteri would be a fantastic choice for their inaugural line up.
Bottas brings with him the experience desired to get the most out of the car as Cadillac F1 Team collaboratively learn of their capabilities in their maiden season. The American race team has already shown promise, being part of the new era for the sport and making good progress as the season develops.
Worn in Monaco, Owned by You
The helmet was worn by the Finn at the 2026 Monaco race weekend, putting the car through its paces around the iconic chicanes of one of the most famous circuits.
This used helmet will be signed by Bottas and handed to the winning bidder at a private meet and greet with the driver. Sessions as such with drivers are extremely rare and hard to come by, so this lot offers an extraordinary opportunity.
This unique helmet, with a brilliant back story, could steal the show in any collection.
*Travel and accommodation are not included and will be the responsibility of the winning bidder to arrange and purchase separately.
Features
- Worn by Valtteri Bottas during Cadillac F1 Team’s inaugural season.
- Designed by Tiffany Cromwell and inspired by the badger that visits their Monaco home.
- Bottas will sign the helmet and present it to the winning bidder at a private meet and greet. Travel and accommodation are the bidder’s responsibility.
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The Austin Auction LOT 051 - Valtteri Bottas 2026 Used Monaco ‘Nigel the Badger’ Helmet with Meet & Greet
