Schumacher's yellow car up for grabs

The bright yellow car that launched Michael Schumacher's career is going under the hammer. (All photos: Splash/All Over Press)

German-born Schumacher was just 23-years-old when he came third in the Benetton-Ford vehicle at the 1992 Mexican Grand Prix, landing his first ever Formula 1 podium finish.  (All photos: Splash/All Over Press)

The distinctive Benetton B191B is powered by a Ford 3.5-litre V8 engine with 730 horse power, and the fuel tank carries 204 litres of petrol.  (All photos: Splash/All Over Press)

It could sell for up to #300,000 GBP, experts at British auction house Bonhams have said. James Knight, head of international motoring at Bonhams, said: "It is an historic artefact of true stature." (All photos: Splash/All Over Press)

Schumacher, 45, is recovering from a horrific skiing accident which left him with traumatic brain injuries.  (All photos: Splash/All Over Press)

He inherited the car from Brazilian three-time world champion Nelson Piquet. The car was then retired from F1 duty and sold privately. It will be sold at auction in London on November 30, 2014.  (All photos: Splash/All Over Press)