On January 3, 2015, Michael Schumacher has turned 46. The seven-time Formula One World Champion, holder of multiple records, and the Red Baron is simply “the greatest driver the sport has ever seen,” as F1 states. The champion is now recovering after a dire head injury.
“The more precisely I can drive, the more I enjoy myself.”
Above: German Formula One driver Michael Schumacher celebrates on the podium after winning his first Grand Prix in Liege, Belgium, August 30, 1992.
Above: German Formula One driver Michael Schumacher celebrates on the podium after winning his first Grand Prix in Liege, Belgium, August 30, 1992.
“I'm Michael Schumacher. I don't need to test my driving ability.”
Above: Reynard F 903-001, Michael Schumacher’s Formula 3 car in 1990.
Above: Reynard F 903-001, Michael Schumacher’s Formula 3 car in 1990.
“Once something is a passion, the motivation is there.”
Above: Benetton-Ford's team manager Flavio Briatore hugs his champion Michael Schumacher (R) after the fourth consecutive win of the German driver in a Grand Prix. Schumacher won the Monaco Grand Prix 15 May, 1994 ahead of Briton Martin Brundle.
Above: Benetton-Ford's team manager Flavio Briatore hugs his champion Michael Schumacher (R) after the fourth consecutive win of the German driver in a Grand Prix. Schumacher won the Monaco Grand Prix 15 May, 1994 ahead of Briton Martin Brundle.
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“I will always have a part of Ferrari beside me; a part of my heart will always be red.”
Above: Michael Schumacher in Ferrari racing team, 1997.
Above: Michael Schumacher in Ferrari racing team, 1997.
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“I don't feel different from anyone else, except that I drive a racing car round in circles faster than somebody else.”
Above: Michael Schumacher, front, drives a cart at the Schumacher Cart Center in his home town of Kerpen, western Germany, November 30, 2003.
Above: Michael Schumacher, front, drives a cart at the Schumacher Cart Center in his home town of Kerpen, western Germany, November 30, 2003.
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“I like to share my life, and spend time with someone I love. That has worked 100 per cent with my wife.”
Michael Schumacher of Ferrari is cheered by his pit crew as he heads for the finish line to win the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, March 12, 2000.
Michael Schumacher of Ferrari is cheered by his pit crew as he heads for the finish line to win the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, March 12, 2000.
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“Just being a mediocre driver has never been my ambition. That's not my style.”
Ferrari's Michael Schumacher spraying champagne during podium celebrations at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, March 3, 2002.
Ferrari's Michael Schumacher spraying champagne during podium celebrations at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, March 3, 2002.
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“I just want to be known as a very normal person and be treated as that and be able to walk down the street like anyone else.”
Michael Schumacher used to like active rest, such as playing football or skiing.
Michael Schumacher used to like active rest, such as playing football or skiing.
“With the car we had, getting a pole was sort of obvious.”
Michael Schumacher poses with the Mercedes team on November 25, 2012 in the pits of the Interlagos racetrack in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Michael Schumacher poses with the Mercedes team on November 25, 2012 in the pits of the Interlagos racetrack in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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“I have been in Formula One for 12 years, and out of that I had one year with the perfect car”.
Formula One champion Michael Schumacher poses with the Laureus Sports Award for World Sportsman of the Year in Monaco, May 14, 2002.
Formula One champion Michael Schumacher poses with the Laureus Sports Award for World Sportsman of the Year in Monaco, May 14, 2002.
“I've always believed that you should never, ever give up and you should always keep fighting even when there's only a slightest chance.”
Michael Schumacher sustained a horrible head injury while skiing in the French Alps. He spent 254 days at hospital including more than half a year in a coma. People all around the world hope the renowned sportsman will wrestle down the injury consequences.
Michael Schumacher sustained a horrible head injury while skiing in the French Alps. He spent 254 days at hospital including more than half a year in a coma. People all around the world hope the renowned sportsman will wrestle down the injury consequences.
