Arvid Lindblad raises £60,000 for iMRI scanner through helmet auction

Motorsport.com1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:56 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Arvid Lindblad raises £60,000 for iMRI scanner through helmet auction
Summary

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.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • 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.
Latest Updates
  • 12:56 PMMotorsport.comArvid Lindblad donates Belgian GP helmet raising £60,000 for Will MacIntyre's iMRI campaign
What they're saying
"

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

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days