Michael Schumacher is a legendary German Formula 1 driver who: - Had an illustrious career from 1991-2012 where he won 7 World Championships - Raced for teams including Benetton and Ferrari, achieving 155 podiums and 1560 points - Is considered one of the greatest drivers of all time due to his extraordinary success and records

1. Michael
Schumacher.
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2. Information.
Team Mercedes
Nationality German
Podiums 155
Points 1560
Grand Prix entered 304
World Championships 7
Highest race finish 1 (x91)
Highest grid position 1 (x68)
Date of Birth 03/01/1969
Place of Birth Hürth-Hermülheim

4. The beginning.
Michael Schumacher started out his racing career in the same way as all the great
drivers, in karting. At four years old his father built him a kart and soon after
enrolled him in the local kart club Kerpen Horrom. From 1985 Schumacher drove
for Eurokart dealer Adolf Neubert and once again took the title.
In 1989 Michael signed with Willi Weber, whose team WTS he would drive for
during 1989 and 1990 in the Formula 3 Championship. Weber paid the costs for
both seasons (approximately 1 million DM). In the 1989 season Karl Wendlinger
was champion, with Michael finishing 3rd behind Heinz-Harald Frentzen.
During 1990 and 1991 Schumacher moved into sports car racing, instead of the
more usual step up to Formula 3000. Many managers believed this would block his
progression to Formula 1, but Weber believed that exposure to professional press
conferences and dealing with the cars of 700bhp would be beneficial.

5. Biography.
You can read the biography on Michael Schumacher!
The biography from Christopher Hilton on Michael was first published in July
2000, but the current third edition published in 2007 has been updated after
he retired from Formula 1 racing.

6. Important years.

7. 1990s.
1996
Joins Ferrari and starts on the long process of turning the team's fortunes around.
Finishes third in the drivers' championship.
1995
Wins his second drivers' title with Benetton.
1994
Wins his first drivers' championship with Benetton amidst controversy - colliding
with nearest rival Damon Hill in the last race of the season.
1992
Wins the Belgian Grand Prix and finishes third in the drivers' championship driving
for Benetton.
1990
Wins German Formula Three championship

8. XXI century.
2012
Best season yet of F1 return - in terms of speed. Secures first 'comeback' podium in Valencia, but
repeatedly hampered by Mercedes' poor reliability and points total fails to reflect pace. Replaced by the
team with Lewis Hamilton for 2013.
2011
Genuine improvement on 2010, almost matching team mate Rosberg in final standings. With Mercedes
well off the pace of top three teams, fourth place in Canada - the team's best result of the year - a real
achievement.
2010
Comeback proves harder than expected. Struggles with handling characteristics of 2010 car. Initially
unable to compete with team mate Rosberg in qualifying, and poor grid slots compromise races.
Improves steadily, but ninth in final standings a disappointment.
2009
Plans to stand in for injured Felipe Massa at Ferrari fall through due to neck problems, but then
announces full-time return with new Ross Brawn-led Mercedes team for 2010.
2004
Wins his seventh drivers' championship in style with an amazing 13 victories from 18 races. Retires just
once, in Monaco, following controversial collision with Montoya under the safety car.

10. Year Position Points Championship
1991 12th (=) 4 F1 World Championship
1992 3rd 53 F1 World Championship
1993 4th
52 F1 World Championship
1994 1st 92 F1 World Championship
1995 1st 102 F1 World Championship
1996 3rd 59 F1 World Championship
1997 2nd (DQ) 78 F1 World Championship
1998 2nd 86 F1 World Championship
1999 5th (Injured) 44 F1 World Championship
2000 1st 108 F1 World Championship
2001 1st 123 F1 World Championship
2002 1st 144 F1 World Championship
2003 1st 93 F1 World Championship
2004 1st 148 F1 World Championship
2005 3rd
62 F1 World Championship
2006 2nd 121 F1 World Championship

11. “What motorsport has given to me in more than 30 years, I have loved
every moment of it, good and bad.”
Michael Schumaher

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