The helmet signed by Michael Schumacher, a myth that is always present

Twelve years after the terrible accident on the skis who changed his life, Michael Schumacher It performs an act of generosity by signing, together with all the champions of the world of Formula 1 living, from Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen, up to Mario Andretti and Nelson Piquet, a helmet that legend Jackie Stewart will auction to raise funds for the organization Race Against Dementia.

With the help of his wife Corinna, Michael Schumacher added his initials to the many autographs “Ms”. A little big gesture for the German champion, who has no longer shown himself in public December 2013. AA Geneva lives, where 24 hours a day is assisted by specialized medical personnel.

The white helmet with the Royal Stewart Tartan, worn by Jackie Stewart in the sixties and seventies (and with whom he won three Formula 1 World Championships) was shown to the public on Sunday on the occasion of the Bahrein Grand Prix. Stewart, who is eighty -five, took to the track to lead the legendary Tyrrell with whom he won the World Cup in 1973.

«It is wonderful that Michael Schumacher was able to sign the helmet for this noble cause, dementia is a very serious disease and for the moment there is no cure. I am grateful to Michael and his wife Corinna who helped him put his initials. Now the helmet is complete with all the signatures of the world champions who are still with us », the words of Jackie.

Jackie Stewart’s commitment in the battle to dementia started several years ago, when his wife Helen began to suffer from it. In recent days, the BBC broadcaster told Jackie’s pain when, in some moments, his wife, not recognizing him, asks him: «Where is Jackie?“.

Race Against Dementia He is financing an experimentation based on a blood test studied by the University of Cambridge. The goal is to detect the signs of dementia decades before it develops.