2005 Michael Schumacher Australia/Malaysia Used Scuderia Ferrari F1 Helmet
Incredible Schuberth RF1 helmet race-worn by the former seven-time Formula One World Drivers Champion Michael Schumacher. He used this helmet during the 2005 season and was heavily used. It has been photo-matched to the Australian GP race and again at Malaysian GP during qualifying. The helmet was also used at testing in both Valencia and Bahrain.
The helmet has Schumacher’s typical Marlboro Scuderia Ferrari design. Its Ferrari red base color has white pinstripe lines running horizontally around the helmet dividing it four sections. The crown has the Schumacher airbrushed graphic ‘Seven Star’ pattern, and under this is the ‘Marlboro’ band with the tobacco company’s lettering and logos displayed prominently. The middle section has Schumacher’s national German colors (black, red and yellow) that merge around the rear of the helmet where a black Ferrari ‘Prancing Horse’ takes center stage. There are also sponsor AMD decals on either side of the helmet. The bottom section of the helmet has the team’s major sponsor Vodafone lettering and logo on the chin and on the back, with more Marlboro chevron decals on either side as well. ‘MS’ Schumacher silver logos are placed on both sides, and on the back side is the FIA Standard decal. Also on the back is the Jens Munser Designs (helmet painter) identification sticker that has R (race) R-MS 192/08-05, The helmet has a top flow vent fitted and Hans straps still in place. It also still shows the rigors of a typical race day with dirt/grime splashed across the helmet. Its tinted iridescent visor has a Ferrari/Marlboro/Vodafone sun strip.
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The helmet comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.