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Fernando Alonso auctions hot lap experience for charity in Barcelona

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 4:11 PM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Fernando Alonso auctions hot lap experience for charity in Barcelona

Summary

Fernando Alonso is offering a unique charity opportunity for one Formula 1 fan to join him for a hot lap at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya this December. The auction is part of JOOPITER's The Modern Grid: An Auction of F1 Memorabilia and runs until October 20, with bids expected between $12,000 and $18,000. The proceeds support Alonso’s foundation, tapping into the fan's desire for an exclusive motorsport experience. Interested bidders have until the auction closes to secure their spot alongside the two-time world champion.

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Key Details

•Auction experience allows one fan to ride with Alonso in December.
•Part of the F1 memorabilia auction from October 7 to 20.
•Bidding starts from $12,000 and goes up to $18,000.
•Proceeds benefit Alonso's charitable foundation.

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One Formula 1 fan will spend a December morning in the passenger seat alongside two-time champion Fernando Alonso at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, as the Spaniard auctions off a hot lap for his foundation. The experience is part of JOOPITER's The Modern Grid: An Auction of F1 Memorabilia sale, which runs from 7-20 October. It carries an estimate of $12,000 to $18,000. At the time of ...Keep reading
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