F1 drivers return for Zoom Auction Charity

Drivers and prominent members of the Formula 1 community will once again auction off pictures they have taken over the course of the year for the benefit of the prestigious Zoom Auction Charity.

Pictures and selfies depicting private or amusing moments in the lives of, amongst others, Lewis Hamilton, Daniel Ricciardo and Jenson Button will be up for bidding with all proceeds going to London's Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.

Predictably, Hamilton documented a striking pose in front of Rome's Colosseum of his best canine friend Roscoe, while Daniel Ricciardo snapped a selfie in the desert.

Business journalist and Zoom co-founder Christian Sylt, said:

"Once again we would like to thank the teams and drivers, Bernie Ecclestone, the other participants and all our partners for their support.

"We are looking forward to building on the success of the three previous events to raise more money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity through the auction of these unique images."

©Lewis Hamilton

The series of photographs have all been signed by their authors and will be auctioned during an exclusive gala evening held at London's InterContinental Park Lane hotel on February 5.

A selection of the pictures will also be auctioned on the Coys website where bidding will be open to everyone.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.

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