In the frenetic world of Formula One, German ace Michael Schumacher is universally regarded as a larger-than-life figure.

But few have acted on such admiration to the extent Melbourne-based Zimbabwean-born sculptor, Mitch Mitchell has.

Mitchell is currently working on a three-metre "statschu" of the five-time world champion, which he hopes will be cast in bronze in time for the Foster's Australian Grand Prix from March 6-9.

And recently he allowed The SportsVine an exclusive preview of his clay monument to Schumacher - the result of 16-hours of intensive daily work over a six-week period.

Depicting Schumacher giving the famous victory salute seen after each of his record 64 GP wins, the monument was unveiled deep within the bowels of a Melbourne inner-city warehouse, under the watchful eye of Mitchell and six year-old Ferrari fanatic, Jack Giles of Armadale.

You can see a picture of it here.