Michael Schumacher: The Human Side of the Great German

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Published: December 14, 2012

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It would be very easy for me now, to write a piece on how Michael Schumacher's comeback was a total disaster and he should have stayed away from racing. However I feel that ground has been covered fairly well by other people, so I have decided to take a look at a few of the more emotional moments of the great German's career.

There is something of a myth that still surrounds Schumacher of him being an ice cold individual. His actions at Adelaide 94, Jerez 97, Monaco 06 and Hungary 2010 has created the image of a man only driven by winning. His determination to win is legendary but it is sometimes forgotten that Schumacher is still a human being behind the visor.

 

1994 San Marino Grand Prix

The race everyone wishes never happened.

The 1994 San Marino Grand Prix. I have written about this race before, but only looking at Ayrton Senna and his final days with us. 

The death of Senna at Imola in 94 suddenly changed everything as Schumacher suddenly became the main attraction. At this stage in his career, having only won four grand prix, Schumacher was not only the championship leader but the main star of the field with the grand prix world in turmoil.

There was a deep respect between the two and Schumacher was moved tremendously by Senna's death. The degree to which Senna and his legacy meant to Schumacher became very public years later.



 

 

1998 Belgian Grand Prix

The 1998 Belgian Grand Prix is famous for two specific events. The first of which was the huge first lap pile up on the drive down to Eau Rouge. The second was when Schumacher ran into the back of David Coulthard costing Schumacher almost certain race victory.

Schumacher's ability in the wet is quite legendary and at Spa that day he was on fine form again. Schumacher was winning by a country mile in heavy rain ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Formula 1

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