Autographed Postcard Michael Schumacher – Team Sauber-Mercedes 1990/91 – COA Included

Michael Schumacher's Autographed Postcard with Team Sauber-Mercedes: A Rare Document from the Dawn of a Legend

An official promotional postcard from Team Sauber-Mercedes, made in Italy and dating back to 1990-1991, in the months immediately preceding Michael Schumacher's Formula 1 debut. The front features a very young Schumacher in a light blue racing suit with logos from Mercedes, AEG, Castrol, Goodyear, and st Sport-Technik — an image exuding the energy of someone already destined for greatness. The back provides his sporting resume in German up to 1990: 1987 European Karting Champion, 1988 German Formula König Champion, first place in the 1989 Macau Formula 3 Grand Prix, junior driver for Sauber-Mercedes in the 1990 World Sportscar Championship. Printed by Favorit Made in Italy, it measures 14.9 x 10.6 cm and is preserved in Excellent condition. Schumacher's original autograph is broadly, boldly, and perfectly legibly inscribed with a black marker on the front — a full and generous signature, not the hurried scrawl of someone already overwhelmed by celebrity.

The Champion: Michael Schumacher

Michael Schumacher (Hürth, January 3, 1969) is the greatest driver in Formula 1 history, a seven-time World Champion with Benetton (1994, 1995) and Ferrari (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004). Before his championship debut, he laid the foundations of his career in minor German and European categories: karting champion, Formula König champion, a prominent figure in Formula 3, and finally, a junior driver for the legendary Team Sauber-Mercedes in the 1990 World Sportscar Championship — precisely the context in which this postcard was produced. His Formula 1 debut took place on August 25, 1991, at Spa-Francorchamps with Jordan. This autographed postcard documents the exact moment Schumacher was about to change the history of world motorsport forever: a unique and absolutely valuable collector's item.

Certificate of Authenticity COA

This autograph comes with the included free MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) and the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) issued exclusively by the most authoritative independent third-party certifying bodies in the collectibles industry worldwide (PSA, JSA, Beckett, Epperson, Autograph COA, or Associazione Autografia) — both included in the price.

What is an original autographed postcard?

An original autographed postcard is a unique document where the signatory's signature has been directly applied to the paper support in certified presence. It is distinguished from printed reproductions by verifiable elements: the irregular and natural pressure of the stroke, the three-dimensionality of the ink on the surface, the spontaneity of the graphic gesture. In the case of historical figures like Schumacher, the dating of the support is an additional element of authenticity: an official promotional postcard from the nineties is not reproducible, and its value increases directly with the historical relevance of the signatory. The MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) is included for free, with the third-party COA included in the price.

Authenticity and MTM Guarantee

MTM Memorabilia is the Italian benchmark for demanding collectors of authentic sports memorabilia. Each piece is selected with rigorous quality and provenance criteria by our experts. The originality of the support is directly guaranteed by MTM, while the provenance and veracity of the autograph are declared by the included free MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA). Every shipment is made with rigid, shock-resistant, and moisture-proof packaging to ensure maximum protection during transit. Express courier delivery within 24/72 hours of payment confirmation, for both Italy and abroad.