{
  "id": 15631358,
  "title": "Valtteri Bottas raises almost €50,000 for rhino charity with F1 helmet fundraiser",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/valtteri-bottas-raises-almost-50-000-for-rhino-charity-with-f1-helmet",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T17:15:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/valtteri-bottas-raises-almost-50000-for-rhino-charity-with-f1-helmet-fundraiser/10866360/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Valtteri Bottas has successfully raised almost €50,000 for a South African rhino charity through a unique fundraising campaign. The Cadillac driver wore a race-worn rhino helmet at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which was designed by his partner, Australian cyclist Tiffany Cromwell. Rather than an auction, fans could purchase a signed card featuring a nude photograph of Bottas. One of the purchasers was then randomly chosen to win the helmet after the race. The campaign, which coincides with World Rhino Day, supports Care for Wild, a charity dedicated to protecting rhinos from poaching and rehabilitating rescued animals. Bottas has previously used this method to raise money for the men's health charity Movember. Despite facing a challenging season, Bottas and his teammate Sergio Perez have yet to score any points, currently sitting at the bottom of the championship standings.",
  "summary": "Valtteri Bottas has revealed the winner of the race-worn rhino helmet he used at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a fundraising drive for a South African rhino charity. The Cadillac driver revealed the result on Instagram. \"We officially have a winner of my race-worn rhino helmet! Thank you all for your support for Care for Wild,\" he wrote. \"We will contact the winner directly, and the funds to…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}