20+ drivers have now signed the custom racing helmet supporting Make-A-Wish during the 2026 Formula 1 British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone. Auction sign-up begins tomorrow, July 7, with bidding live from July 11-18 via F1 Authentics.
Custom Make-A-Wish Helmet
Created with Bell Racing, the custom helmet was designed by Bret Iwan, the official voice of Mickey Mouse, with creative direction from Bobby Kim, Global Creative Director, Disney Consumer Products.
Confirmed signatures so far include:
- Franco Colapinto (Alpine)
- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
- Nico Hülkenberg (Audi)
- Esteban Ocon (Haas)
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)
- Carlos Sainz (Williams)
- Alex Albon (Williams)
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- Oliver Bearman (Haas)
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
- Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac)
- Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls)
- Lando Norris (McLaren)
- Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi)
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- George Russell (Mercedes)
- Isack Hadjar (Red Bull)
The first helmet was signed by Formula 1 drivers during race weekend at Silverstone, including Make-A-Wish France ambassador Pierre Gasly, and will be auctioned via F1 Authentics, operated under license by Memento Exclusives. Auction sign-up will begin on July 7, with bidding live from July 11-18. Net proceeds will benefit Make-A-Wish International, helping to grant life-changing wishes for children and their families outside the U.S. when they need it most. Access the auction via THIS link.
The second helmet will be showcased at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, taking place August 14-16, 2026, in Anaheim, California, where fans will have the opportunity to see the design up close.
The special edition helmets feature a matte black base with high-gloss graphic elements, combining bold red and yellow accents alongside Mickey Mouse artwork and Formula 1 branding. A subtle Make-A-Wish star appears just behind Mickey’s shoe, reading as a trailing sparkle as he races forward, adding both magic and meaning to the design.
The concept brings together Bobby Kim’s background in streetwear and contemporary design with Bret Iwan’s character artistry, translating Mickey into a racing context through graphic detailing, numbering, and track-inspired striping. Each helmet is paired with a custom presentation box designed for display, featuring a plexiglass case and a certificate of authenticity signed by both Iwan and Kim.
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