A helmet belonging to four times World Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel has been sold for a world record £72,000 in a charity auction.
The safety gear, signed by Vettel himself, was a Red Bull-sponsored helmet by Arai designed around Germany's national colours.
The helmet and its winning driver Sebastian Vettel at the German Grand Prix this year
It was worn during the Nurburgring Grand Prix race weekend in Germany this year - where Vettel celebrated his first home victory.
Auctioneer Toby Wilson put down the hammer at Bonham's Oxford sale room with a final price of £72,100 to an overseas buyer.
The proceeds went to spinal cord research charity, Wings for Life.
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A signed helmet belonging to Australian driver Mark Webber went for £17,500 with the proceeds also going to the charity.
Mr Wilson, who is Head of Automobilia at Bonhams, said: "These helmets represent the very best of Formula 1 and to be able to offer these items at auction today was exciting for everyone involved.
Mark Webber's helmet sold for £17,500
"Not only did we achieve a world record auction price for a helmet but it is made all the more meaningful by the fact the money is going to a very worthy cause."
A James Hunt Bell helmet worn by the Formula 1 champion during his 1976 World Championship-winning year, was sold for £37,500 at the same auction today.