This lot is located in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy. RM Sotheby's will liaise with the successful bidder to arrange shipping.
Born in the Principality of Monaco in October 1997, Charles joined the Ferrari Driver Academy in 2016 initially performing the role of test driver for the Hass Formula 1 Team and Scuderia Ferrari Haas F1 Team and Scuderia Ferrari; while at the same time becoming the GP3 Series Champion. In 2017 he graduated to FIA Formula 2, where he excelled, once again, becoming the youngest-ever Champion in his rookie season. In 2018, he graduated to Formula 1 with Alfa Romeo Sauber, finishing his debut season 13th in the Drivers’ Championship with 39 points.
In 2019, Charles joined Scuderia Ferrari, finishing 5th in his first race in Australia and claiming pole position in Bahrain, two weeks later in his only his second race with the team. He claimed his first GP in Belgium, becoming Ferrari’s youngest -ever GP winner and backed this up, famously winning the Italian GP in September at Monza in front of an adoring Tifosi. As of November 30, 2020, Charles currently sits 6th in the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship with Scuderia Ferrari.
Presented here is the unique race suit worn & signed by Charles from the 2020 Grand Premio della Toscana Ferrari 1000, Ferrari’s 1,000th grand prix, where he finished in 8th place. Rather than Scuderia’s Ferrari’s typical shade of red, it the suits are a darker red to celebrate Ferrari’s first Formula 1 car, the 125 F1 which debuted in 1950.
Signed by Charles, this unique suit would be an excellent addition to any collection of Formula 1 and Scuderia Ferrari memorabilia.