THE unseen world of stricken Formula 1 ace Michael Schumacher has been revealed five years after the horrific skiing accident that left him with a brain injury. As fans pray for good news about the seven-time world champion’s condition, they have now been given the chance to see his most prized possessions in a new museum dedicated to his career. 5 The museum displays memorabilia from the F1 ace's career Credit: AFP or licensors The museum - just a few miles from the star's hometown - allows fans to see Schumacher’s private collection of his most coveted cars, trophies, helmets, hats and firesuits from his high-profile motorsport career. The retired German driver’s collection was unveiled at the newly established Motorworld in Cologne, Germany. Organisers are expecting up to half a million Schumacher fans to visit each year. Schumacher’s famous red wig is also on display, which he previously wore in honour of Ferrari while on the podium. Michael Schumacher condition: Latest 5 Michael Schumacher, pictured at the height of his career Credit: Reuters Fans will be able to get up close to his seven Ferraris that are also on display. The exhibit also includes his championship-winning Benettons and the Jordan he debuted in 1991. There are also lots of family photos, press-clippings and videos and testimonies from former team bosses including Jean Todt and Flavio Briatore and Schumacher’s F1 drivers Sebastian Vettel and Felipe Massa. Fans will also see Schumacher’s Bambi Trophy, which he was awarded in 2014 while in recovery. The Bambi “Millennium” Award recognised his many years of service and inspiration to the German people. 5 Several helmets from his private collection are also on display Credit: AFP or licensors His manager Sabine Kehm accepted the award on his behalf. Ms Kehm, said the exhibit was an expression of thanks to his devoted fans. “It displays significant pieces from his personal collection,” she said, “The fact that this exhibition has found a home at Motorworld Cologne Rhineland is perfect for us. 5 Nearly a dozen ultra-rare cars are on display Credit: AFP or licensors 5 The exhibitionism also shows his firesuits Credit: Rex Features “It’s situated a few kilometres away from Michael’s hometown of Kerpen, while sharing a passion for cars.” The exhibit opens this weekend and will be free to visit seven days a week. Schumacher‘s accident occurred on December 29, 2013, while skiing with his teenage son Mick in the French Alps at Meribel. 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As the 49-year-old’s devoted fans continue to pray the seven-time world champion will finally pull through from the skiing accident that he continues to battle, the German’s most coveted cars, trophies, helmets and fire suits have been put on display. The exhibition is taking place in Motorworld, a stone’s throw from the driver’s hometown in Cologne, and features memorabilia from the superstar’s distinguished career, The Sun reports. Organisers expect around half-a-million Schumacher fans to flock to the city to get a glimpse of his life each year, with treasures on show such as his famous red wig that was worn in honour of Ferrari while on the podium. He split his helmet after hitting his head on a rock and was put in an induced coma The exhibition is taking place in Motorworld, a stone’s throw from the driver’s hometown Petrol-heads can also get up close to his seven plush Ferraris that are also on display, as well as his championship-winning Benettons and the Jordan he famously debuted in 1991. The exhibit is also an intimate affair, with lots of family photos on show as well as press clippings of the headlines he made and notes from former team bosses and F1 drivers Sebastian Vettel and Felipe Massa. His world-renowned Bambi trophy is also on show, which was awarded to him for recognition for his many years of service and for inspiring German people. As the award was issued to him while he was in a coma from the skiing accident, his manager Sabine Kehm accepted it on his behalf. Michael Schumacher's daughter shows off horse-back skills<doc-sep>
A Michael Schumacher exhibition in Cologne shows the unseen world of the stricken F1 legend. Five years after suffering a life-changing brain injury in a horrifying skiing accident, the museum, just a few miles from Schumacher's hometown, will give fans the chance to see some of his most prized possessions. The exhibition, dedicated to Schumacher's career, showcases memorabilia such as helmets, trophies, cars and firesuits, as well as his famous red wig he previously wore on the podium in honour of Ferrari. Fans will be able to get up close and personal to the seven Ferraris at the exhibit. His championship-winning Benettons are on show, as is the Jordan he debuted in 1991. (Image: AFP) (Image: AFP) (Image: AFP) As well as F1 memorabilia, press cuttings, videos, testimonies and family photos are on show at the museum, including triubutes from former team bosses Jean Todt and Flavio Briatore. Fellow drivers Sebastian Vettel and Felipe Massa, who have also represented Ferrari, also speak. Schumacher's Bambi Trophy, which he was awarded while recovering in 2014, is on show at Motorworld, recognising his service and inspiration to the German people. His manager Sabine Kehm said: “It displays significant pieces from his personal collection. The fact that this exhibition has found a home at Motorworld Cologne Rhineland is perfect for us. (Image: AFP) (Image: AFP) (Image: AFP) “It’s situated a few kilometres away from Michael’s hometown of Kerpen, while sharing a passion for cars.” The museum is set to open next weekend and will be free to visit for seven days. Schumacher was skiing with teenage son Mick in the French Alps when he suffered the head injury on December 29 2013.