Michael in commemorative gold-plated helmet
24.08.2011
Schuberth presents the most decorated racer of all time with gold-plated helmet in thanks for ”20 golden years”
Michael will be celebrating yet another historical first at the Grand Prix of Spa-Francorchamps: Twenty years after his debut in the premiere division of his sport, the 42 year old is still racing as an active driver – an unprecedented show of longevity. His star launched its incredible ascent on 25 August 1991. On 28 August 2011 it will truly shine in gold.
That's because prior to the Grand Prix in Belgium, helmet manufacturer Schuberth will present 7-time world champion Michael Schumacher with a special helmet to commemorate the day in grand style – with 21-carat gold plating. It will be the first time that Michael Schumacher has gone without his familiar, predominantly red helmet design, and will only be worn in the anniversary race. Schumacher's customary design elements, including the Chinese dragons, are all in place, just in black. Michael Schumacher and Schuberth GmbH, a global excellence leader in the development and production of head protection technology, have enjoyed a close, successful partnership since 2001."I'm tremendously flattered that Schuberth is dedicating this kind of helmet to me. Gold plating as homage to my racing debut 20 years ago in Spa and the golden years that followed – that's a grand idea and an expression of our strong partnership that's lasted for quite a while now", Michael stated.
Marcel Lejeune, CEO at helmet manufacturer Schuberth, said the following about the gold-plated commemorative helmet: "Through the helmet we wanted to express to Michael our tremendous respect for his life's achievement. If there's one racer in this world worthy of a gilded helmet, then it's Michael Schumacher".
Michael holds almost all records in the top division of his sport. With 91 Grand Prix victories, he is far and away the most successful driver in history. The helmet is also Schuberth's thank you for a tremendous partnership. It has lead to the creation of one of the world's safest helmets.
Schuberth will make just twenty gold-plated 1:1 replica helmets with a certificate of authenticity signed by Michael Schumacher – one for each of Schumacher's years in F1. There will also be additional replicas with gold paint. The replicas can be ordered in the Schuberth online shop at www.shop.Schuberth.com.
Schuberth will donate one of the 20 gold-plated replicas to the FIA "Action for Road Safety" campaign. The campaign aims at achieving a significant reduction in the number of traffic fatalities worldwide by 2020. This starts with improved accident prevention measures in developing and emerging countries, where 90 percent of all fatal traffic accidents worldwide occur. Michael has been active for a number of years on behalf of the FIA foundation as an ambassador.
For Michael, the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is one of his favourite playgrounds. He's gathered more wonderful memories there than anywhere else. Located just one hundred kilometres from his home town of Kerpen, the 22-year-old took a sensational seventh place finish in Jordan to qualify for his first race, although he ended up quitting the contest early with damage to his clutch. One year later he won the F1 event in Belgium. And in 1995 he enjoyed what was perhaps the finest race of his career, moving up from a 16th place to take the chequered flag. He won six times in all in Spa. The past 20 years in Formula 1 were truly the "Golden Twenties" for Michael Schumacher.
Schuberth GmbH: High-tech Made in Germany
The German helmet manufacturer Schuberth has been developing and producing high-end head protection systems for nearly 90 years. With a multitude of innovative products, the company ranks among the world's leading manufacturers of motorcycle, Formula 1 and motorsport helmets as well as head protection for innovative solutions in occupational safety, fire fighting, the police and the military. The experience gained in particular from Formula 1, the pinnacle of motorsport, constantly provides fresh impetus for product developments that set the benchmark for head protection systems.
Credit: Michael Schumacher (www.michael-schumacher.de)
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