The Audemars Piguet Replicas friendly family of ambassadors welcomes a new member - seven-time world F1 champion Michael Schumacher. Schumacher is world-famous as the greatest racing driver of all time, the holder of the most prestigious records in the field of motor racing. The list of his professional achievements boasts 68 pole positions, 91 victories and 154 podium finishes.

In 2009, Michael Schumacher made an exciting announcement – he was returning to Formula 1 at the wheel of the Mercedes GP Petronas Formula One Team, alongside Ross Brawn, F1 team principal with whom the celebrity driver had won his 7 world championship titles.

In 2011, Michael Schumacher will try to capture a remarkable eighth F1 crown. The new car of the driver will match his driving style.

Michael Schumacher is an avid fan of watchmaking, having been collecting wristwatches for a few years. His friend, Jean Todt, a former executive director of Scuderia Ferrari and, at the present day, president of FIA, shared with the driver his love for Audemars Piguet watches.

Michael Schumacher and Audemars Piguet are also united by their involvement in a number of charitable causes. In 1992, Audemars Piguet established a foundation working on preservation of forest areas all over the world. The watchmaking company donates part of the proceeds from its sales to support a number of environmental projects.

Michael Schumacher also offers his support to various charitable organizations. The legendary driver has established his own foundation to provide help to victims of the floods in East Germany and the tsunami.

In 1996, Michael became a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for the Education of Children in Need, having funded and held different events for underprivileged children. Having acted as a benefactor of the ICM Brain and Spinal Cord institute for a row of years, he contributes himself to support this internationally famous research center. All Schumacher’s participations at the Race of Champions are aimed to support ICM and the driver is proud to wear the Logo on his racing suit.

Audemars Piguet is also committed to this very cause, having auctioned watch N°1 of the limited edition specially developed for this occasion and donated all the proceeds from the watch’s sale to ICM.

Audemars Piguet has long been closely related to the challenging world of motor sports. For several years now, the brand is associated with historical car rallies, including the National Classic Tour in Belgium, the Gstaad Classic in Switzerland and the Tour Auto in France. The Audemars Piguet family of ambassadors boasts three other famous racing drivers - Jarno Trulli, Rubens Barrichello and Sebastien Buemi.

Michael Schumacher and Audemars Piguet have also joined efforts on the creation of a new limited edition wristwatch, with the driver to be personally involved in the design and technical development of the timepiece that is promised to be totally different from anything the brand’s lovers have ever seen. At present moment, the choice of Michael Schumacher is an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore fake watch.