07/10/2014
NEWS STORY
Fans are being given a chance to own a special piece of Formula One memorabilia thanks to the Red Bull Racing team which has kindly signed 50 copies of the official book of the Zoom charity auction.
The books have been autographed by the team's drivers Daniel Ricciardo and four-times world champion Sebastian Vettel, team principal Christian Horner and legendary designer Adrian Newey. It is a line-up that won't be repeated as Vettel will be leaving the team at the end of the season. Anyone wanting to own this piece of F1 history can buy their copy for £20 (yes, twenty pounds!!!) through the website of the publisher, Vision Sports Publishing.
The book contains photographs which have been taken by every Formula One driver and team boss and were signed and sold at a star-studded auction in February in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (GOSHCC). Zoom is a unique concept that has never been done before in F1 or in any other sport and preparations are currently underway for a third annual auction in early 2015.
The photos lift the lid on the private lives of the world's most famous racing drivers and the Red Bull stars took a fascinating set of photos. They range in subject from strong motor racing themes (Newey's shot from the driver's seat on a classic rally in Sardinia), to off track adventures (Vettel's favourite Alpine scene and Ricciardo's view from backstage at the Donington Download Festival) to Christian Horner's cute shot of his miniature donkeys Bobby and Betsy.
Vision Sports Publishing is the UK's leading independent sports book publisher. It was set up in 2003 to publish intelligent and innovative sports books. Their publications include Twickenham's centenary book and the official Wimbledon annual.
Caroline Reid, founder of Zoom, said: "We are extremely grateful to Red Bull Racing and the other teams for all the support that they have given to this initiative. This book is a great tribute to Sebastian Vettel final season at Red Bull Racing and will make a wonderful early Christmas present for fans of the team."
To order a copy visit: Visionsp.co.uk
For more information on Zoom:
Web: zoom-auction.com
Twitter: @ZoomAuction