Circuit of the Americas charity to benefit from

exclusive signed book

A unique signed copy of the official book of the Zoom Formula 1 charity initiative is to be
auctioned by Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in aid of a local charity.
The special United States Grand Prix edition of the book was autographed last weekend in
Austin by the race winner and new world champion Lewis Hamilton, winning team boss Toto
Wolff, and F1 Group chief executive Bernie Ecclestone.
The book features on its cover an image of the fans at last years race and contains
photographs which were taken by all the Formula 1 drivers and team bosses for auction in aid
of charity earlier this year. The signed United States Grand Prix book is part of an initiative
taking place at every race to support local charities with signed editions.
The photos give a unique behind-the-scenes insight into the lives of the worlds most famous
racing drivers. From Hamiltons holiday snaps to the view from Kimi Rikknens cockpit, they
allow readers see the world through an F1 drivers eyes. The book includes all 52 photographs
from Zoom 2015 alongside a foreword from Mr Ecclestone and a welcome message from COTA
chairman, Bobby Epstein.
Mr Ecclestone says: It has been done for a wonderful cause and we are proud to be able to
help. You are getting a glimpse into a side of F1 that isnt shown on television and it isnt all
about fast cars and champagne.
COTA is a big supporter of Zoom and became the initiatives Official Grand Prix Partner for this
years gala auction, which took place in the ballroom at the InterContinental London Park Lane
where the signed photographs were auctioned in front of a star-studded guest list. This
included famous faces from the world of F1 such as Mr Ecclestone and his wife Fabiana,
Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell, Claire Williams, ric Boullier, Graeme Lowdon, Adrian
Newey, Max Mosley, and event host Suzi Perry.
Christian Sylt, founder of Zoom, says: I would like to thank Bernie, Lewis and Toto for making
this special presentation possible. It is a wonderful souvenir of the 2015 United States Grand
Prix and we are delighted to be helping a good cause.
For further information, contact:
Caroline Reid, caroline@zoom-auction.com
About Zoom
Zoom is an annual initiative from Money Sport Media, the publisher of the annual trade guide
to F1, Formula Money (formulamoney.com). Each year all F1s drivers and team principals take
photographs which they sign before they are auctioned for charity. The project is now entering
its fourth year.
Web www.zoom-auction.com
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