| Capital: | € 650 million |
| Age: | 51 |
| Born: | January 3, 1969 |
| Country of origin: | Germany |
| Source of wealth: | Formula 1 driver |
| Last updated: | 2022 |
Short introduction
Michael Schumacher was born in the city of Hürth on January 3, 1969. He is a Formula 1 driver from 1991 to 2012. End of 2013
He had an accident playing ski and had not yet appeared in public since the accident.
Early life
Michel Schumacher was born in Hürth on January 3, 1969. He grew up with a brother who later became a Formula 1 racer. After elementary and secondary school, he completed an internship as a car mechanic, which he completed with a daily worker test. Michael Schumacher was in contact with Motorsport from the start. He spent hours at the Kart track and at the age of six he won the first club club championship.
Michael Schumacher’s talent as a racing driver was recognized from the start. Thanks to a personal sponsor, he was able to dedicate himself to cheap racing and double the German junior champion in Karting. At the age of about 18 years, Michael Schumacher began the König formula thanks to a personal supporter who previously pushed him to go Karting. A year later, Michael Schumacher was runner-up in the Ford formula. He then turned to Formula 3 and started there on the Willi Weber team, who also became his new manager. Michael Schumacher ended the first season in Formula 3 with Heinz-Harald Frentzen in second place in the driver standings.
Career
In 1990 Michael Schumacher drove a long distance race for the Mercedes junior team before he fought for his first formula 1 race for Jordan after a short circular walk in Japan in Formula 3000. The team from 1991 to 1995. He finished his first season in Benetton in the 14th place, A year later in 1992 he finished third at the driver championship, in 1993 fourth. In the 1994 and 1995 seasons Michael Schumacher won his first two world championships in Formula 1.
In 1996 Michael Schumacher turned to Ferrari and drove to the Italian racing team until 2006. He ended his first season with Italy in third place. In the 2000 season finally worked with the title of the First World Championship in Ferrari. 4 other world championships were followed from 2001 to 2004. On September 10, 2006, he announced his retirement at the end of the season. Until 2009 Michael Schumacher worked as a consultant and also as a test driver at Ferrari. He returned in 2010 and advanced to Mercedes until 2012.
Famous quotes
Like many other athletes, Michael Schumacher did not refuse superstition. But he also spoke openly about it: “I got into the car from the left for a while because I thought it would bring me luck. At some point I entered from the right and was equally fortunate. “
He described the race as a very complex process. This is a constant exchange of information from all parts of the body from foot to head. He placed the purpose of the Formula 1 race with simple words. In principle, this is only about completing work as the first. He also seemed convinced that he would not be killed in a racing car. There is no reason to die in a racing car, he said.
Amazing facts
Many people, not just fans, must know that Michael Schumacher is an excited soccer player. Here are some extraordinary facts about his career as a Formula 1 driver:
In Kart Races, which was played by Michael Schumacher as a child and a teenager, he met Heinz-Harald Frentzen, Nick Heidfeld and Mika Häkninen, who would be his rival in formula 1 year later.
Jordan received a payment of £ 150,000 in 1991 for Racing Steel Michael Schumacher to ride a Formula 1 race. Thanks to this amount, they prefer Michael Schumacher than other drivers.
Racing Steel Benetton was initially doubtful to offer Michael Schumacher’s contract. Thank you to Bernie Ecclestone, Formula 1 boss, and her recommendations, collaboration between Benetton and Michael Schumacher appeared.