When Michael Schumacher first donned a helmet and stepped into a Formula 1 car, he was already a rising star. Spectators marveled at the young driver as he swiftly evolved into a force of nature, dominating the pinnacle of motorsport with teams like Benetton, Ferrari, and Mercedes-Benz.
His legacy in motorsport is truly undeniable, and “Full Throttle – The Schumacher Collection” presents a meticulously curated selection of 160 items from a brilliant career, accumulated over 30 years in a private Japanese collection. Bidding for the auction on rmsothebys.com will commence from August 16th to September 6th, 2023.
The Gems
The Bell helmet from the 1994 Benetton F1 – Confirmed by a Bell Certificate of Authenticity and worn by Michael Schumacher during his championship-winning year with eight wins and six pole positions – estimated between $40,000 and $60,000.
There’s also a 1989 Formula 1 Moet champagne bottle signed by Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost, a truly special item valued between $5,000 and $10,000.
The Schuberth helmet worn by Michael Schumacher for Scuderia Ferrari in 2002 is also featured, certified by Jens Munser Designs as an authentic example. This helmet was delivered on July 4th, 2002, the championship-winning year, and was used in the Japanese and Hungarian Grands Prix. Michael Schumacher secured pole position and fastest lap in Suzuka and won the race. In Hungary, he qualified second, set the race’s fastest lap, and finished in the runner-up position. The estimated value for this helmet ranges between $20,000 and $25,000.
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Next is a 2003 Scuderia Ferrari OMP Formula 1 race suit autographed by Michael, worn on September 14th, 2003, at the Italian Grand Prix, where Schumacher qualified on pole and finished 1st after recording the fastest lap. In that year, he also clinched the World Championship, with the price estimated between $12,000 and $15,000.
Also included is a 2001 Schuberth Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 helmet, also certified as authentic by Jens Munser Designs. This helmet corresponds to the year ‘Schumi’ became a Champion. Delivered on January 22nd, 2001, it was used in the Australian, Malaysian, and Brazilian Grands Prix, where the Ferrari driver secured pole position, victory, and the fastest lap in Melbourne, repeated in Sepang, while at Interlagos he achieved pole position and a 2nd-place finish. The visor is signed, and the estimate is between $20,000 and $25,000.
Top 10 Lots
1991: Michael Schumacher Replica Arai Jordan-Ford Formula 1 Helmet $40,000 – $60,000
1994: Michael Schumacher Bell Benetton Formula 1 Helmet $40,000 – $60,000
2001: Michael Schumacher Schuberth Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 Helmet $40,000 – $60,000
1990: Michael Schumacher Arai West WTS Racing German Formula 3 Helmet $30,000 – $50,000
1991: Michael Schumacher Shoei Benetton Formula 1 Helmet $30,000 – $40,000
1993: Michael Schumacher Bell Benetton Formula 1 Helmet $30,000 – $40,000
1993: Michael Schumacher Bell Benetton Formula 1 Helmet $30,000 – $40,000
1995: Michael Schumacher Bell Benetton Formula 1 Helmet $30,000 – $40,000
2003: Michael Schumacher Schuberth Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 Helmet $30,000 – $40,000
2004: Michael Schumacher Schuberth Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 Helmet $30,000 – $40,000
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