The Dainese D-Air Racing suit, #thisisforSIC58, worn by Valentino Rossi at the Italian Grand Prix will be up for auction on Ebay today, with the auction starting at 13.00hrs. The website can be accessed from dainese.com and the lucky bidder will receive the authentic suit delivered inside a special display case, autographed by the nine-time World Champion.

Lining up at the Mugello Circuit with the hashtag #thisisforSIC58 sewn on to the back, Rossi chose his own particular way of showing support to the Foundation dedicated to his friend Marco Simoncelli. By purchasing the Dainese suit of the Tavullia champion, the highest bidder will make a contribution to the Santa Marta project, a day centre for disabled people that the organisation is building near Coriano, Marco’s home town.

#thisisforSIC58 is the official hashtag created by Dainese to commemorate Simoncelli and to promote the projects of solidarity and cooperation that the Foundation is supporting.