Steinmetz Places Diamonds in F1 Helmets and Steering Wheels

Steinmetz diamond, in its continued support of the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula 1 racing team, created diamond crests on the helmets and steering wheels of two drivers at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton will race this weekend in the Formula 1 event with an added sparkle, their numbers set with diamonds surrounded by gold leaves.

The steering wheels, which are manufactured from carbon fiber by the team, have been customized by Steinmetz craftsmen using white diamonds. They will be unveiled at Monaco’s exclusive Villa la Vigie on Wednesday May 12.

On Wednesday, the will revealed commemorative helmets, which also feature the Steinmetz world championship diamond crest.

Villa la Vigie is the location of the Steinmetz Salon Privé, which is set up in collaboration with partners Sotheby’s Diamonds. Sotheby’s Diamonds and Steinmetz Salon Privé will feature a collection featuring Forevermark diamonds.

With this special inscription, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes and Steinmetz are proudly celebrating two consecutive world champions with both Hamilton and Button winning the Monaco Grand Prix

“We are delighted to be back in Monaco, to celebrate the most prestigious race of the Formula 1 season,” said Steinmetz Marketing Director Lior Levin. “Steinmetz is back in Monaco for our eighth season and we couldn’t think of a better way to commemorate the occasion.

“We look forward to a fantastic race on Sunday and hope the Steinmetz diamond crafted steering wheels will prove to be lucky for the drivers.”