adminyouths of Zimbabwe on the importance of patriotism by designing his helmet in the national colours with the Zimbabwe Bird as the main feature.
On top of that, he has had the rest of the helmet done in African art and even the name of his sponsor Afri-Hype done in an African font.
Speaking about his helmet, Jefferies, who is back in Zimbabwe for the Christmas holidays, said: “It has taken us a while to come up with a design, but my dad and I wanted to design something that would make Zimbabweans and Africans as a whole proud.
“I hope we have done that, and sent a message out to the youth about the importance of patriotism. A very big thank you to my helmet sponsor Simon Sirries and UVEX.”
Jefferies (19) went on to say: “I would like to take this opportunity to wish all Zimbabweans a safe and enjoyable Christmas and a prosperous 2013.”
Yesterday Jefferies spent the afternoon assisting in handing out prizes at the Goldtech draw in Africa Unity Square in Harare where the Minister of Youth, Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment, Savior Kasukuwere, was the guest of honour. Fans from across the globe have been posting comments on Jefferies’ Facebook page about how they love his helmet design and that he is a proven to be a true Zimbabwean Ambassador. This year Jefferies competed overseas in the Formula Two series in which he was placed among the top 20 drivers.
Formula Two is just one rung behind the world’s popular Formula One racing and Jefferies is one of only a few driving talents to emerge from Africa, and only the second driver from the continent to race in Formula Two.
He made his debut appearance in Formula Two this year.
The talented young Zimbabwean driver is now preparing to compete in the Formula Two series for the last time next year and he hopes to graduate into the tough Formula One competition the following year.
Jefferies has set his base in the United Kingdom but he receives most of his support from Zimbabwe where he has of late established a strong support base.
The likeable young driver also spent this year “advertising Zimbabwe” as a safe destination for tourists after the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority “adopted” him as one of their international ambassadors.
In October, Jefferies had the opportunity of paying a courtesy call on the Vice President Joice Mujuru who commended him for flying the Zimbabwean flag on the international stage.
Mujuru said she was impressed with the impact the young driver has made around the world, not only as a motor racing driver, but also as an ambassador for Zimbabwe.
The Minister of Media, Information and Publicity, Webster Shamu, also graced the occasion.
“You know, I heard the Minister (Shamu) talk about it and we were actually reading a good story about yourself, seeing our (Zimbabwean) colours being recognised.
“Yesterday we had our own (swimmer) Kirsty Coventry and today we have our own young man, that’s good, that’s wonderful.
“When you are doing this and you know you are on CNN, on BBC and you know you are on ZTV, we are all watching,” Mujuru told young Jefferies during his courtesy call at her Munhumutapa Building offices in Harare in October.
Mujuru also said that she was looking forward to seeing young Jefferies racing in the tough world of Formula One in a couple of years time.
The Vice President also pledged her support to the young driver who she said was doing the nation proud through his exploits “in the fast lane”.
She also applauded Jefferies’ parents for supporting their son.
Young Jefferies’ father, Suhail, acts as both his son’s advisor and manager.
Online Reporter