Seat aids for F1 drivers in classic cars

Daniel Reinhard
09/25/2012

Michael Schumacher an der Fahrerparade von Singapur 2012 - kaum zu sehen im Mercedes

At the obligatory Formula 1 drivers' parades, there are always (vintage) vehicles that are more or less suitable for presenting a GP driver. This was also the case in Singapore last weekend.

Fernando Alonso im Alfa Romeo Duetto bei der Fahrerpräsentation in Singapur

Fernando Alonso had no problem with the Alfa Romeo Duetto. Everyone can see him, thanks to the low waistline and flat top of the round-tail Spider.

Sebastian Vettel auf dem Dach des Bentley in Singapur 2012

Sebastian Vettel in the closed Bentley, on the other hand, would not have been recognizable at all. Without further ado, he decided to sit on the roof.

Michael Schumacher auf Kissen in Singapur

Michael Schumacher was a different story. In the venerable Mercedes-Benz convertible, he could have taken a seat on the folded-back top, but the seven-time world champion preferred a pile of cushions. However, this tower was only of limited use in presenting the prominent F1 driver to his fans (see picture above for the result).