What do I say about this man that hasn’t already been said? There is almost no one on the planet that does not know the name of Michael Schumacher. The single most recognizable face in Formula 1 history and rightfully so. What he has done for the sport of Formula 1 throughout his unparalleled career is something that all the fans and the young drivers should be grateful for because without him Formula 1 would not be where it is today and racing in so many countries around the world. This man is the greatest of all time along with Lewis Hamilton and I can most associate myself with him as a fan
He was the man who showed that there are no limits to greatness and you can win as many World Championships as you want provided you have the skills and the determination to win them. He won 7 Formula 1 World Championships, that is absolutely crazy and only 1 man ever has won the same number as him so this shows how far above and beyond he was during his time and there used to be a competition for second place as the first one was already taken by this beast of a driver. So, let’s look at the profile and the Formula 1 Career of the GOAT Michael Schumacher.
Michael Schumacher Profile
Michael Schumacher was born on 3rd January 1969 in West Germany at that time and thankfully it became one united Germany as all of them could revere this once in a lifetime driver and call him their own. We can equate this with Sachin Tendulkar being the pride of India so that’s now big he was in Germany. The influence he has had on this sport cannot be properly put into words and I just want to say Thank You for making me and many others like me a fan of Formula 1 and for all the joy you have given us.
Schumacher Formula 1 Career
Nationality | Germany |
Active Years | 1991-2006 and 2010-2012 |
Teams | Jordan,Bennetton, Ferrari, Mercedes |
Entries | 308 (306 Starts) |
Championships | 7 Titles (1994,1995,2000,2001,2002,2003,2004) |
Wins | 91 |
Podiums | 155 |
Career points | 1566 points |
Pole position | 68 |
Fastest laps | 77 |
First entry | 1991 Belgian Grand Prix |
First win | 1992 Belgian Grand Prix |
Last win | 2006 Chinese Grand Prix |
Last entry | 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix |
Early Life
Michael Schumacher was born in 1968 in Germany. Michael Schumacher started Karting when he was 4 years old. He was the youngest member of the Kerpen- Horrem Karting Club. The father of Michael Schumacher started a second job where he would rent and repair karts. In 1983, Michael Schumacher obtained his German license after he won the German junior cart championship. In 1988, he participated in the German Formula Ford series. Michael Schumacher won the 1990 German Formula Tree Championship. After winning the event, Michael Schumacher gave the prize money to his parents who were in debt. In the year 1990, Michael Schumacher won the World Sportscar Championship.
The start of Michael Schumacher
Michael Schumacher started in Formula 1 in the year 1991 with Jordan. His debut race was the 1991 Belgian Grand Prix and he was paid $150,000 for his debut at that time. Michael Schumacher then raced for Benetton. Michael Schumacher scored 4 points out of the 6 races in 1991. In 1992, Michael Schumacher was third in the Mexican Grand Prix. Michael Schumacher won the Belgian Grand Prix In wet conditions. Michael Schumacher finished 3rd in the 1992 season with a total of 53 points. In the 1993 season Michael Schumacher won just one race. He was seen as someone who could produce fast Laps when needed thus showing he thrived under pressure. This was the crash course in the long journey to becoming the best ever.
Initial success in 1994 and 1995
Michael Schumacher won the 1994 World Championship in the Benetton car which was considered the worst car of the season. He won the first 4 races of the season and he won a total of 8 races in the season. This was his first World Championship. In 1995, Michael Schumacher dominated the season in a much better car and he finished 33 points ahead of the driver in second place. He became the youngest 2 time Formula 1 World Champion in history and his best years were ahead of him. He won 9 out of the 17 races in 1995 which included the French Grand Prix.
Initial Years at Ferrari from 1996-1999
Perhaps the most important and the most popular Formula 1 partnership is the one between Ferrari and Michael Schumacher who were together for 10 years which is considered a good marriage and this was a marriage made in heaven by the racing gods. Michael Schumacher was initially paid $60 million for 2 years. Michael Schumacher became the face of Formula 1 in 1996. As soon as he arrived in Ferrari he helped then to get better at the constructors championship and he himself finished third in the 1996 season and till 1999 there were no World titles and it would have been very easy to end the partnership there but thank the lord that they carried on because the next 5-6 years he was absolute Unstoppable and the world saw dominance like never before. Michael Schumacher won a total of 72 Grand Prix in Ferrari.
