Schuberth Helme
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Schuberth GmbH is a German producer of safety helmets
, producing protective headgear for Formula One, motorcycles and industrial workers. The company was founded in 1922 in Braunschweig
, in Lower Saxony
, and has been producing safety helmets for 90 years. Schuberth is currently based in Magdeburg
and employs about 300 employees, producing 1.5 million helmets each year.
Schuberth produces motorcycle helmet
s designed specifically for aerodynamic performance, and produces the helmets BMW Motorrad
supplies under their own name. Schuberth first entered Formula One
in 2000 using the QF1 helmet worn by Nick Heidfeld
, after designing a safer helmet in response to Michael Schumacher's accident at the 1999 British Grand Prix
. The helmet, which was lighter than others at the time and featured filters to remove fumes and dust from the air, was taken by more drivers including then World Champion Michael Schumacher
, and was gradually developed into the current RF1 model. Currently, Schuberth helmets are used by Michael Schumacher
, Nico Rosberg
, Felipe Massa
, Fernando Alonso
and Nico Hülkenberg. Schuberth designs all current helmets in their own wind tunnel facilities, to enable maximum aerodynamic efficiency, and employs Michael Schumacher as a consultant for motorcycle helmet design.
Schuberth produces helmets for a variety of industrial purposes, including protection for firefighters and construction worker
s, producing full face helmets and head protection. The company also produces personal protective equipment
, such as facial protection, ear defenders and cold weather equipment.
Helmet
A helmet is a form of protective gear worn on the head to protect it from injuries.Ceremonial or symbolic helmets without protective function are sometimes used. The oldest known use of helmets was by Assyrian soldiers in 900BC, who wore thick leather or bronze helmets to protect the head from...
, producing protective headgear for Formula One, motorcycles and industrial workers. The company was founded in 1922 in Braunschweig
Braunschweig
Braunschweig , is a city of 247,400 people, located in the federal-state of Lower Saxony, Germany. It is located north of the Harz mountains at the farthest navigable point of the Oker river, which connects to the North Sea via the rivers Aller and Weser....
, in Lower Saxony
Lower Saxony
Lower Saxony is a German state situated in north-western Germany and is second in area and fourth in population among the sixteen states of Germany...
, and has been producing safety helmets for 90 years. Schuberth is currently based in Magdeburg
Magdeburg
Magdeburg , is the largest city and the capital city of the Bundesland of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Magdeburg is situated on the Elbe River and was one of the most important medieval cities of Europe....
and employs about 300 employees, producing 1.5 million helmets each year.
Schuberth produces motorcycle helmet
Motorcycle helmet
A motorcycle helmet is a type of protective headgear used by motorcycle riders. The primary goal of a motorcycle helmet is motorcycle safety - to protect the rider's head during impact, thus preventing or reducing head injury or saving the rider's life...
s designed specifically for aerodynamic performance, and produces the helmets BMW Motorrad
BMW Motorrad
BMW Motorrad is the motorcycle brand of the German company BMW, part of its Corporate and Brand Development division. The current General Director of the unit is Hendrik von Kuenheim....
supplies under their own name. Schuberth first entered Formula One
Formula One
Formula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The "formula" designation in the name refers to a set of rules with which...
in 2000 using the QF1 helmet worn by Nick Heidfeld
Nick Heidfeld
Nick Lars Heidfeld is a German racing driver.Despite scoring regular podium finishes in and , Heidfeld has yet to win a race since entering Formula One in . This means that amongst the current drivers, he has had the most GP starts without standing at the top spot on the podium...
, after designing a safer helmet in response to Michael Schumacher's accident at the 1999 British Grand Prix
1999 British Grand Prix
The 1999 British Grand Prix was a Formula One race held on July 11, 1999 at the Silverstone Circuit near Silverstone, England. It was the eighth race of the 1999 Formula One season....
. The helmet, which was lighter than others at the time and featured filters to remove fumes and dust from the air, was taken by more drivers including then World Champion Michael Schumacher
Michael Schumacher
Michael Schumacher is a German Formula One racing driver for the Mercedes GP team. Famous for his eleven-year spell with Ferrari, Schumacher is a seven-time World Champion and is widely regarded as the greatest F1 driver of all time...
, and was gradually developed into the current RF1 model. Currently, Schuberth helmets are used by Michael Schumacher
Michael Schumacher
Michael Schumacher is a German Formula One racing driver for the Mercedes GP team. Famous for his eleven-year spell with Ferrari, Schumacher is a seven-time World Champion and is widely regarded as the greatest F1 driver of all time...
, Nico Rosberg
Nico Rosberg
Nico Erik Rosberg is a racing driver for the Mercedes GP Formula One team. He races under the German flag in Formula One, although he competed for Finland earlier in his career...
, Felipe Massa
Felipe Massa
Felipe Massa is a Brazilian Formula One racing driver. He finished second in the Drivers' World Championship, and is under contract to race for Scuderia Ferrari until the end of the season.-Early years:...
, Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso Díaz is a Spanish Formula One racing driver and a two-time World Champion, who is currently racing for Ferrari....
and Nico Hülkenberg. Schuberth designs all current helmets in their own wind tunnel facilities, to enable maximum aerodynamic efficiency, and employs Michael Schumacher as a consultant for motorcycle helmet design.
Schuberth produces helmets for a variety of industrial purposes, including protection for firefighters and construction worker
Construction worker
A construction worker or builder is a professional, tradesman, or labourer who directly participates in the physical construction of infrastructure.-Construction trades:...
s, producing full face helmets and head protection. The company also produces personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment refers to protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garment or equipment designed to protect the wearer's body from injury by blunt impacts, electrical hazards, heat, chemicals, and infection, for job-related occupational safety and health purposes, and in...
, such as facial protection, ear defenders and cold weather equipment.