With the help of his wife, Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher has put his signature on a unique helmet to raise money for 'Race Against Dementia'.
A special Formula 1 helmet is going up for auction soon. The helmet bears Michael Schumacher's signature. It is a rare contribution from the F1 legend since his serious skiing accident in 2013.
Schumacher put his initials 'MS' on the white helmet. His wife Corinna Schumacher guided his hand during the signing. But it is the signature of the world champion.
The helmet will be auctioned off for charity, with all proceeds going to 'Race Against Dementia', a foundation founded by another F1 legend.
This is what Auto Bild writes.
The initiative is being led by Sir Jackie Stewart's foundation. Stewart himself is a three-time Formula 1 world champion and a significant figure in the history of the sport.
He wants to use the unique helmet to focus on the fight against dementia. Stewart's own wife, Lady Helen, is affected by the disease, which gives him a personal motivation for the foundation's work.
All living F1 champions gathered on one helmet
It's not just Michael Schumacher's signature that adorns the helmet. All living Formula 1 world champions have signed the unique item.
Sir Jackie Stewart expressed his delight at Schumacher's contribution. "It's wonderful that Michael was able to sign the helmet for this good cause," said Stewart.
He adds about the process: "'His wife helped him – and that completes the collection of all the masters who are still with us.'" This emphasizes the uniqueness of the collection.
The helmet itself is designed as a tribute to Stewart himself. It is white with the distinctive Royal Stewart tartan pattern along the sides.
It resembles the helmet Stewart wore during his active career in the 1960s and 70s, during which he won his three world championships.
Presentation and historic Formula 1 car
The helmet was unveiled to the public last Sunday at the Bahrain Grand Prix, a fitting setting for a Formula 1-related event.
The presentation was accompanied by a special display lap. Jackie Stewart in the Tyrrell-Ford he won his last world championship title in. That was in 1973.
For Corinna Schumacher, it was important that her husband's signature was included. She wanted him to be represented among the sport's other living legends on the helmet.
Michael Schumacher is considered one of the greatest drivers in motorsport, securing seven Formula One world championships during his impressive career.
The public has not seen Michael Schumacher since his skiing accident in December 2013. His family is protective of his privacy and information about his condition is sparse.
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