Force India to auction hand-painted car for charity

Force India have announced plans to auction a hand-painted Formula One car later this year to raise funds for two charities. The team have collaborated with motorsport artist Dexter Brown to transform the VJM01-05, driven by Giancarlo Fisichella at 16 races during the 2008 season, into a unique ‘Art Car’.

“Seeing one of my Formula One cars transformed into a painting is a wonderful initiative that combines two of my greatest passions: cars and art,” said Force India chairman and team principal Dr Vijay Mallya. “I wish to thank Dexter for producing this exquisite piece of work, which I am sure will be of great interest to art collectors around the world, and will raise valuable funds for charity.”