The 2016 Formula 1 world champion, Nico Rosbergwill achieve a kind of charity lottery to direct economic aid to people affected by the conflict in Ukraine, A country put to a severe test due to the Russian invasion. The former German driver, now a successful entrepreneur and youtuber, won the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi in a Mercedes in 2016, about two years after the annexation of Crimea by the country governed by Vladimir Putin. Today the situation is completely different.
The lottery will have a temporary prize: the ability to drive one Tesla Model Y Performance for 12 months. Keke’s son is raising money for Ukraine in partnership with the Tribute To Bambi foundation, which is working to assist Ukrainian refugees in Germany, and with Aktion Deutschland Hilft, which currently distributes medicine, water, food and shelter to needy people who fled the conflict and are still looking for a job and a permanent home.
In addition to the prize in electric car format, there are other secondary winnings: autographed objects related to the world of F1, an original Rosberg helmet dating back to the period of his debut with Williams, a personal encounter (with paid flight and hotel). “Everyone participate in this initiative! Tell your friends, your family. You can get more tickets, and it only takes one to win the main prize, or to meet me. I wish you good luck“Said Rosberg. The lottery will be closed on August 25th.
Formula 1 cut the race in Russia after the start of what is called “Special Military Operation” in Moscow. Several members of the sports world are contributing to initiatives to help refugees. Tesla has also provided some additional or free services in areas bordering Ukraine, and founder Elon Musk has sent some Starlink systems for internet connection within the country.
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