[166][144] He won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for his performance in the 2001 season. [160] He was elected European Sportsperson of the Year, by the International Sports Press Association and received the DMSB Cup. He was airlifted to Grenoble University Hospital and put into a medically induced coma. Universe. La cronaca e le foto più belle del campionato. Nevertheless, when Michael needed a new engine costing 800 DM, his parents were unable to afford it; he was able to continue racing with support from local businessmen. As a result, he was demoted ten places on the grid for the following race, the Belgian Grand Prix, where he finished seventh despite starting 21st after his grid penalty. "[78] Schumacher's sole win in 2005 came at the United States Grand Prix. [92], While Schumacher was on the podium after winning the 2006 Italian Grand Prix, Ferrari issued a press release stating that he would retire from racing at the end of the 2006 season. Info. According to his physicians, he would most likely have died if he had not been wearing a helmet. Season highlights included the Canadian Grand Prix, where Schumacher finished second to his brother Ralf, thus scoring the first ever 1–2 finish by brothers in Formula One;[63] and the Belgian Grand Prix in which Schumacher scored his 52nd career win, breaking Alain Prost's record for most career wins. [228], Two laps from the finish of the 1998 British Grand Prix, Schumacher was leading the race when he was issued a stop-and-go penalty for overtaking a lapped car (Alexander Wurz) during the early moments of a Safety Car period. [269][270] By March there were small encouraging signs, and in early April, he was showing moments of consciousness as he was gradually withdrawn from the medically induced coma. 'It's a shame. 1979 J. Scheckter, 1980 A. Jones [93] Schumacher confirmed his retirement. He placed second behind Mika Häkkinen in the first heat, three seconds behind. 2005 F. Alonso Michael Schumacher (/ˈʃuːmɑːkər/; German: [ˈmɪçaːʔeːl ˈʃuːmaxɐ] (listen); born 3 January 1969) is a retired German racing driver who competed in Formula One for Jordan, Benetton, Ferrari and Mercedes. Die Michael Schumacher-Story, Michael Schumacher – SCHUMI. Michael Schumacher joins Mercedes GP Petronas, Schumacher, mal di simulatore: "Soffrivo già ai tempi della Ferrari", Schumacher honoured by having a corner named after him at Nurburgring, Schumacher festeggia a Spa 20 anni di Formula 1, Schumacher sul podio: «Non ci potevo credere», MICHAEL SCHUMACHER ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM FORMULA ONE. Schumacher was there on that occasion because Ferrari would not allow anyone else to drive the unique black Ferrari FXX that was featured in the show. His points tally would have placed him in second place in that year's standings. [114] Many other respected former Formula One drivers thought otherwise, including former rival Damon Hill, who warned "you should never write Schumacher off". [65] The crowd broke into outraged boos at the result and Schumacher tried to make amends by allowing Barrichello to stand on the top step of the podium. [119] In Hungary, Schumacher finished outside the points in 11th, but was found guilty of dangerous driving at 180 mph (290 km/h) while unsuccessfully defending tenth position against Rubens Barrichello. 1977 N. Lauda ‡ Schumacher was disqualified from the 1997 World Drivers' Championship due to dangerous driving in the European Grand Prix, where he caused an avoidable accident with Jacques Villeneuve. Michael Schumacher: The Making of a Legend (Exclusive F1TV Video) Watch later. As retaliation for being in his way, Schumacher swerved the Sauber into Warwick's car, hitting the Jaguar's nose and front wheel. Schumacher diced again with Rosberg in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, battling over sixth position on the first lap. Twice, he was involved in collisions in the final race of a season that decided the title, first with Hill at the 1994 Australian Grand Prix and later with Jacques Villeneuve at the 1997 European Grand Prix. [182][183], In 2008, the Swiss Football Association appointed long-time Swiss resident Schumacher as the country's ambassador for UEFA Euro 2008, hosted by Switzerland and Austria. [194], In May 2016, Schumacher was honoured with the inaugural Nürburgring Lifetime Achievement Award. Michael Schumacher latest update: Former boss reveals F1 legend shock ‘They all shut up!' 2016 N. Rosberg [207] The race stewards did not initially award any penalty, but two weeks after the race Schumacher was disqualified from the entire 1997 Drivers' Championship after an FIA disciplinary hearing found that his "manoeuvre was an instinctive reaction and although deliberate not made with malice or premeditation. 1957 J. M. Fangio 2015 L. Hamilton Article by Daily Mail. [110], Mercedes' team principal Toto Wolff about Schumacher's influence on the Mercedes team[111], In December 2009 it was announced that Schumacher would be returning to Formula One in the 2010 season alongside fellow German driver Nico Rosberg in the new Mercedes GP team. Schumacher was born in Hürth, North Rhine-Westphalia, on 3 January 1969,[1] to Rolf Schumacher, a bricklayer,[2] and his wife Elisabeth. [218], During his spell in Sauber, in the 1991 Sportscar World Championship, Schumacher was involved in a serious incident with Derek Warwick in that year's 430 km of Nürburgring. Häkkinen won the first two races of the season, gaining a 16-point advantage over Schumacher. [57] During his 98-day absence, he was replaced by Finnish driver Mika Salo. To get around this, Schumacher obtained a license in Luxembourg at the age of 12. [152][153], In 2000, Schumacher was named ADAC Motor Sportsman of the Year and won the Autosport International Racing Driver Award. Both cars were eliminated from the race and, as neither driver scored, Schumacher took the title. [62], In 2001, Schumacher took his fourth drivers' title. He began his career in karting in 2008, progressing to the German ADAC Formula 4 by 2015. [10] Some of Schumacher's best performances occurred in such conditions, earning him the nicknames "Regenkönig" (rain king)[11] or "Regenmeister" (rain master),[7][12] even in the non-German-language media. His father soon built him a kart from discarded parts and at the age of six Schumacher won his first club championship. [133] In October 2012, Schumacher announced he would retire for a second time at the conclusion of the season. He has always been very protective of his private life[235] and is known to dislike the celebrity spotlight. "[55] Schumacher accepted the decision[54] and admitted having made a mistake. He left hospital in Grenoble for further rehabilitation at the University Hospital of Lausanne, before being relocated to his home to receive medical treatment and rehabilitation privately in September 2014. In December 2013, Schumacher suffered a severe brain injury in a skiing accident. [30][31], Schumacher won six of the first seven races and was leading the Spanish Grand Prix, before a gearbox failure left him stuck in fifth gear. 1998 M. Häkkinen In 1996, Schumacher joined Ferrari, a team that had last won the Drivers' Championship in 1979 and the Constructors' Championship in 1983, for a salary of $60 million over two years. Jordan applied for an injunction in the UK courts to prevent Schumacher driving for Benetton, but lost the case as they had not yet signed a final contract.[25]. #F1 #Formula1 @keepfighting #Schumacher @mickschumacher. [94] The press release stated that Schumacher would continue working for Ferrari. Why would I have forced him?". The former F1 driver, Jean Alesi has his say on why this partnership was destined to fail. [105] Schumacher tested in a modified F2007 to prepare himself[106] as he had been unable to test the 2009 car due to testing restrictions. He won the following two races. [87] During the race's qualifying session, Schumacher had one of the quickest times during the first session and was fastest in the second session; but a fuel pressure problem prevented him from completing a single lap during the third session, forcing him to start the race in tenth position. [136], Schumacher, in conjunction with Schuberth, helped develop the first lightweight carbon helmet. Following the treatment, which involved him receiving an anti-inflammatory stem cell perfusion, medical staff stated that Schumacher was "conscious". 1961 P. Hill [41], Ferrari had previously come close to the championship in 1982 and 1990. We didn't touch, so I guess I just left enough space for him to come through." [19] In 2020, Schumacher was voted the most influential person in F1 history. and "Schu". The 1994 season was Schumacher's first Drivers' Championship. Despite wearing a helmet, Schumacher sustained serious head injuries. Schumacher retired from the race as a result, but Villeneuve finished in third place, taking four points and so becoming the World Champion. [102] He was quoted as saying that riding a Ducati was the most exhilarating thing he had done in his life, the second most being sky diving. [220], Toward the end of the 2010 Hungarian Grand Prix, Rubens Barrichello attempted to pass Schumacher down the inside on the main straight. The 20-year-old, son of the seven-time champion Michael Schumacher, completed 56 laps and was set to be fastest until pipped by Red Bull's Max Verstappen. At the start of the second heat, he overtook Häkkinen, who only had to finish within three seconds of Schumacher to clinch the overall win. Schumacher passed Alonso before the finish line. [177] In the same year, Schumacher was made an honorary citizen of Maranello, for his contribution to Ferrari's success. [239] Both Schumacher and the taxi driver were reprimanded by local police. 1952 A. Ascari He eventually caught up with Schumacher, and it took intervention from several mechanics and Schumacher's teammate Jochen Mass to prevent Warwick physically assaulting Schumacher. [140] For the Brazilian Grand Prix race of 2006 (at the time intended to be his final Grand Prix), he wore an all-red helmet that included the names of his ninety-one Grand Prix victories. When Schumacher crashed it into a lamp post in Kerpen, his parents took him to the karting track at Kerpen-Horrem, where he became the youngest member of the karting club. † Driver did not finish the Grand Prix, but was classified as he completed over 90% of the race distance. Spa, August 1991: Michael Schumacher made his Formula One debut with Jordan at the Belgian Grand Prix. Il casco di platino esibito da Schumacher in occasione del suo 300esimo Gran Premio, Articolo sul casco celebrativo di Schumacher in occasione del suo 300esimo Gran Premio, Commendatore Ordine al merito della Repubblica Italiana Sig. After winning the 2018 FIA F3 European Championship, Schumacher progressed to Formula 2 in 2019, and won … Schumacher scored a record-tying nine wins and clinched the World Championship with four races yet to run. [5], Schumacher was noted throughout his career for his ability to produce fast laps at crucial moments in a race and to push his car to the very limit for sustained periods. He finished the championship with 123 points, 58 ahead of runner-up Coulthard. After beginning his racing career in karting, Schumacher enjoyed success in several junior single-seater series. This was unusual for a young driver: most of Schumacher's contemporaries would compete in Formula 3000 on the way to Formula One. [84], Before the Brazilian Grand Prix, Schumacher admitted defeat and conceded the title to Alonso. © Sutton © No reproduction without permission. [261] He donated $10 million for aid after the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. In fact, in 2007, Schumacher personally drove a taxi through the Bavarian town of Coburg to collect the dog and enable the family to make their return flight to Switzerland. To celebrate Michael Schumacher’s 50th birthday on 3 January 2019, the Keep Fighting Foundation is giving him, his family and his fans a very special gift: the Official Michael Schumacher App, a virtual museum that honours the career of one of the most successful Formula 1 drivers in history in an unprecedented way.
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