Lewis Hamilton says Michael Schumacher was his inspiration to join Ferrari but his former GP2 team boss Frederic Vasseur was key to the shock deal.
Michael Schumacher articles archive
Schumacher experience taught Verstappen to ‘destroy your team mate’ – Watson
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Schumacher experience taught Verstappen to ‘destroy your team mate’ – Watson • Madrid GP rumours intensify • Pin becomes Mercedes junior
Michael Schumacher’s family to take legal action over magazine’s ‘AI interview’
Formula 1
Posted onMichael Schumacher’s family will take legal action over an article published by a magazine which presented it as the “first interview” with him since his 2013 accident.
Magazine criticised for ‘exclusive Michael Schumacher interview’ generated by AI
Formula 1
Posted onA magazine has been criticised for publishing an article presented as an interview with Michael Schumacher which it later indicated was created using AI.
Michael Schumacher’s home town facing demolition due to mining
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Michael Schumacher’s home town facing demolition due to mining • F1 announces new Paramount partnership • F2 stars untroubled by limited practice
“Schumacher” – Michael Schumacher Netflix biopic reviewed
F1 review
Posted onSchumacher, the new biopic on the life of Michael Schumacher, invites comparisons with landmark F1 documentary Senna, but doesn’t quite measure up to it.
Michael Schumacher’s family discuss his life after skiing crash in new film
2021 F1 season
Posted onMichael Schumacher’s wife Corinna says “everybody misses Michael, but Michael is here” in a new film about the seven-times world champion.
Delayed Schumacher documentary to launch on Netflix in September
2021 F1 season
Posted onAn officially-sanctioned film on the life of Michael Schumacher which promises to tell his story “without any sugar-coating” will appear on Netflix in September.
New Schumacher film complete but no release date set
2021 F1 season
Posted onA new, officially-sanctioned documentary on the life of Michael Schumacher has been completed but no date has been set for its release.
Vettel: ‘It’s a shame Michael Schumacher can’t witness Mick’s F1 debut’
2020 Sakhir Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel intends to help Mick Schumacher prepare for his debut in Formula 1, and said he is sorry his father Michael Schumacher will be unable to watch it.
Villeneuve slip-up hands title lead back to Schumacher after Panis crash
1997 Canadian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onTwenty years ago today the Wall of Champions claimed the home favourite in Montreal but another driver had a much more serious crash.
Vettel feels emotion of Schumacher connection
2015 Malaysian Grand Prix
Posted onMichael Schumacher was on Sebastian Vettel’s mind after the Ferrari driver scored his first win for the team in Malaysia today.
Schumacher edges clear as fuel rig thwarts Hill
1994 European Grand Prix flashback
Posted onThe return of Michael Schumacher promised a lively battle between him and title rival Damon Hill. But a faulty fuel rig ended their fight in Spain.
Home win for Hill while Schumacher earns ban
1994 British Grand Prix flashback
Posted onDamon Hill narrowed Michael Schumacher’s championship 20 years ago today with a home win at Silverstone while the Benetton driver was handed a two-race ban.
Schumacher wins again as Senna crashes out and traction control row brews
1994 Pacific Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMichael Schumacher took his second win of 1994 at the new TI Aida venue, while Ayrton Senna crashed out early and Ferrari were embroiled in a technical row.
Schumacher “showing moments of consciousness”
2014 F1 season
Posted onMichael Schumacher is showing signs of awakening from the coma he has been in for over three months, according to his agent.
Schumacher wins, Senna spins and Brundle has an incredible escape
1994 Brazilian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onThe 1994 season began with three shocks: Senna spun into retirement as he was beaten by Schumacher, Brundle survived a major crash and Irvine earned a three-race ban.
“Encouraging signs” from Schumacher – manager
2014 F1 season
Posted onMichael Schumacher’s spokesperson Sabine Kehm says there are “small, encouraging signs” he is beginning to emerge from the coma he has been in for over 14 weeks.
Schumacher’s helmet camera reveals ski crash details
2014 F1 season
Posted onVideo filmed by a camera mounted on Michael Schumacher’s helmet at the time of his skiing crash has confirmed further details of his accident.
Schumacher’s condition “slightly improved” after second operation
2013 F1 season
Posted onDoctors treating Michael Schumacher at a hospital in Grenoble say his condition has improved following a second operation on his head injuries last night.