Michael Schumacher developing new Schuberth Race helmet

This helmet marks a continuation of the partnership Schuberth and Schumacher started in F1. Not only did the racer wear their products, but as an important safety advocate within the sport, also helped bring about significant changes in them. The partnership culminated in 2004 with the Schuberth RF 1.5, a helmet so strong it survived being run over by a battle tank. Not only was that helmet safe, but it also was driver-friendly as well, delivering unprecedented levels of cooling and aerodynamic stability.

We expect the same features to be present in the Race motorcycle helmet. The company hasn't released many details yet, but immediately apparent are the huge grills in the chin piece, hefty center-mounted visor latch and car helmet-like shape. Judging by these features, we expect the Race to be exclusively track-oriented, sacrificing all-weather ability for ultimate ventilation. The visor latch and shape could be the safety innovations, designed to prevent visor loss and minimize forces on the neck in an impact, respectively.

We'd welcome a track-specific helmet free of the compromises and subsequent weight necessary for road use while delivering the maximum possible level of safety. We'll keep you updated as more details emerge.

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