What is the history behind the limited edition Red Bull 1998 Sauber C17 print signed by Jean Alesi and Peter Sauber?

The limited edition Red Bull 1998 Sauber C17 print signed by Jean Alesi and Peter Sauber celebrates a memorable chapter in Formula One history. Red Bull 1998 Sauber C17 prints highlight a season that linked a famous energy drink brand with one of the sport's respected independent teams, years before Red Bull became a Formula One constructor. Sauber entered Formula One in 1993 after building a strong name in sports car racing and by 1998, the Swiss team had gained valuable experience and earned a reputation for producing competitive cars on a modest budget. The C17 became the team's sixth Formula One chassis and featured a carbon fibre monocoque, Ferrari-based V10 engine supplied under the Petronas name, and a six-speed semi-automatic gearbox and the car was driven by Jean Alesi, who had already competed in more than 140 Grands Prix, and Johnny Herbert, another experienced driver with multiple podium finishes. Limited edition prints were produced to mark this period and often featured detailed artwork showing the C17 in full racing colours. Some copies carried hand-written signatures from Jean Alesi and Peter Sauber during collector events, motorsport exhibitions or private signing sessions. Numbered editions added another level of interest, particularly editions capped at 250, 300 or 500 copies. Collectors enjoy these prints for more than the signatures, as they capture a period before Formula One became dominated by factory-backed teams and large commercial groups.