F1 memorabilia on auction for Tsunami Fund

Ferrari engine, overalls and crash helmet for auction

source:  f1.racing-live.com

Racing fans now have the opportunity to be proud owners of unique Formula One memorabilia including the Ferrari V10 engine, 2003 racing overalls of Ferrari's World Champion Michael Schumacher and driver Rubens Barrichello, which are currently on auction on the internet at e-Bay Malaysia.

Offered at a starting price of RM1 (USD 0.25), the other items on auction include the Jarno Trulli's Renault F1 race suit, Felipe Massa's racing suit and replica helmet and Jacques Villeneuve's racing suit and replica helmet.

"All these items have already been put on auction at www.eBay.com.my since March 8 and bids will close on Thursday night on March 17," says Azhar Ghazali, the Press Officer of Sepang F1 Circuit.

"These are all priceless; collectors' items that are very, very rare. Fans can check the full list and the current highest bid at the website," he said, adding that proceeds from the auction would all be channelled to the Tsunami disaster fund.