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Michael Schumacher Completes Historic F1 Champions Helmet for Dementia Charity Auction

The seven-time world champion, with the support of his wife Corinna, signed Jackie Stewart's iconic helmet, finalizing a unique collection for the 'Race Against Dementia' initiative.

Michael Schumachers Unterschrift (unten links) auf dem Helm mit den Unterschriften aller noch lebenden Formel-1-Weltmeister
Michael Schumacher gewann insgesamt sieben Weltmeisterschaften in der Formel 1
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Overview

  • Michael Schumacher, largely absent from public life since his 2013 skiing accident, contributed his initials to the helmet with assistance from his wife Corinna.
  • The helmet, originally worn by Jackie Stewart during his racing career, features signatures from all living Formula 1 world champions, marking a historic collaboration.
  • The signed helmet will be presented and auctioned at the Bahrain Grand Prix to raise funds for 'Race Against Dementia', a charity founded by Jackie Stewart in response to his wife's battle with the disease.
  • Jackie Stewart expressed his gratitude for Schumacher's participation, emphasizing the significance of completing the collection of champion signatures.
  • Funds raised from the auction will support research into early detection of dementia, including promising developments in diagnostic blood tests.