Arvid Lindblad raises £60,000 for iMRI scanner through helmet auction
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:56 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Arvid Lindblad, a driver for Racing Bulls Formula 1, has generated £60,000 for Will MacIntyre's campaign to fund a new intra-operative MRI (iMRI) scanner at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge. The funds were raised through a silent auction of his helmet from the Belgian Grand Prix. This initiative supports the broader Project iMRI, which aims to raise £6 million to enhance medical technology at the facility. Lindblad's contribution highlights the intersection of sports and charitable efforts, showcasing how athletes can impact health-related causes. The campaign continues as efforts to secure the necessary funds progress.
- •Lindblad's helmet auction raised £60,000 for the iMRI campaign.
- •The funds will help fund a £6 million iMRI scanner project.
- •The auction took place after the Belgian Grand Prix.
- •Will MacIntyre, an 18-year-old racer, leads the iMRI initiative.
- •Efforts are ongoing to gather additional funding for the project.
- 12:56 PMMotorsport.com — Arvid Lindblad donates Belgian GP helmet raising £60,000 for Will MacIntyre's iMRI campaign
"Racing Bulls Formula 1 driver Arvid Lindblad has raised £60,000 for Will MacIntyre's campaign to fund a state-of-the-art intra-operative MRI (iMRI) scanner at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, following a silent auction of his Belgian Grand Prix helmet. The funds will directly support Project iMRI, a £6million fundraising campaign spearheaded by 18-year-old British racing driver ...Keep reading
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