Signed by M. Schumacher - Mechanic's Helmet – No. 2

The Monaco Sale|24 April 2026, 14:00 CEST|Monaco, Fairmont Hotel

Signed by M. Schumacher - Mechanic's Helmet – No. 2

Special commission by Michael Schumacher, who had 50 Bell helmets made, numbered "2," intended as gifts for the management and mechanics of Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro.

Original signature of Michael Schumacher on the visor. Hand-painted decoration by Jens Munser Designs (JMD). Helmet numbered MS-2007-044.

Presented under a display case.

Dimensions: 40.5 × 46 cm

Lot from the exceptional collection of Mrs. Maria Teresa Manicardi, widow of Mr. Amerigo Manicardi, former Commercial Director of Ferrari from 1956 to 1981, and her family, who continue to preserve this remarkable ensemble to this day.

Footnotes

Signed by M. Schumacher - Mechanic's Helmet – No. 2

Special commission by Michael Schumacher, who had 50 Bell helmets made, numbered "2," intended as gifts for the management and mechanics of Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro.

Original signature of Michael Schumacher on the visor. Hand-painted decoration by Jens Munser Designs (JMD). Helmet numbered MS-2007-044.

Presented under a display case.

Dimensions: 40.5 × 46 cm

Lot from the exceptional collection of Mrs. Maria Teresa Manicardi, widow of Mr. Amerigo Manicardi, former Commercial Director of Ferrari from 1956 to 1981, and her family, who continue to preserve this remarkable ensemble to this day.

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