Herbert names Schumacher's helmet signature as the most emotional F1 moment 'in years'

"It’s wonderful news that Michael Schumacher signed Jackie Stewart's helmet It was a wonderful moment. We haven't seen something emotional like this in years, and hopefully, it's a sign. Hopefully, Michael is on the mend. It's been a long, horrible journey for the family, and maybe we'll hopefully see him in the F1 paddock soon," Herbert said in a conversation with a betting site.

Schumacher, who has not been seen in public since suffering a serious brain injury skiing in France in 2013, added his initials to the helmet with the help of his wife Corinna, completing the collection. Stewart, who initiated the idea so he could wear the helmet during a lap of honour at the Bahrain International Circuit, said he found it beautiful that Schumacher was able to sign it.

He said this ahead of the Bahrain race weekend to The Daily Mail. The helmet, featuring the distinctive Stewart tartan that the Scot always wore during his races in the 1960s and 70s, symbolises hope and fighting spirit in the battle against dementia — the charitable cause behind the initiative.