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Michael Schumacher’s 2000 Ferrari F1 race suit auctioned for nearly €100,000
During the Italian Grand Prix weekend, a Schumacher race suit from the 2000 F1 season was auctioned for nearly €100,000, previously worn by Ferrari legend Michael Schumacher. This specific race suit was worn by Schumacher at the 2000 Hungarian Grand Prix, a memorable event in his first title-winning campaign with the Scuderia. The successful auction included other items such as a Schumacher worn Benetton race suit from the 1995 F1 season, which sold for €61,360, and a 2003 Scuderia Ferrari RF1 replica helmet with a signed visor that fetched €11,520. The proceeds from these sales have contributed to the Keep Fighting Foundation, supporting a noble cause in tribute to the legendary driver. The auction took place in the Schumacher Lounge at Monza, an exclusive hospitality area highlighting F1’s iconic figures and moments, marking a truly unforgettable event for fans and collectors alike. Rich Soddy, founder of the Driver Lounge, expressed gratitude for the support and success of the auction, looking ahead to future opportunities to continue celebrating the legacy of Michael Schumacher.
