Michael Schumacher, the name itself has become a legend. It was he who made the world know what Formula One is. It was he who owned the biggest records that the fans witnessed in motorsport ever. Schumacher was the first driver to secure seven F1 World Championship titles, the most to date. As fans feel, he came into this world to help Ferrari gain their name back in the fraternity, and he did his job thoroughly.
The Scuderia ace, Michael Schumacher, was born on January 03, 1969, in the West German town of Hürth, North Rhine-Westphalia. And people who witnessed his profound talent in his early years knew that Michael would become something huge in the future. The German driver became a professional Formula One marquee in 1991, and till his retirement, he never looked back.
Everybody knows all the Formula One facts and records about Schumacher. However, there are some unknown ones that’ll shock you to the core. Keep reading to find them out.
5. It Is Lewis Hamilton Who Replaced Michael Schumacher (Literally Everywhere)
If you an avid fan of Formula One, you might also be aware of the great records and their owners. The biggest record- most world championship titles, is co-owned by the two legends, Michael Schumacher & Lewis Hamilton. Not only that, it was Hamilton who overtook Schumacher’s records for most wins, podium finishes, and pole positions.
However, fans will be shocked to know that it was Lewis Hamilton who replaced Michael Schumacher at Mercedes. When the German legend failed to make a comeback in his second inning with Mercedes, he decided to step down from his seat. And it was Hamilton who joined Mercedes after he moved from McLaren.
4. Michael Schumacher Helped In Designing Ferrari Enzo
People would think that being an owner of the seven world titles, the F1 legend would’ve lived a luxurious life. However, it would surprise you to know that Schumacher wasn’t a fan of driving flashy sports cars. He used to drive Fiat 500 Abarth for daily use. However, he was interested in helping improve the underperforming Ferrari car after the race. Not only that, it was Michael Schumacher who helped in the design of the Ferrari Enzo.
3. Pulled Ferrari Out Of Their 20-Years Drought Of Title Win
Ferrari is named the old lady of Formula One. The Scuderia is the only racing team still in the game and has been there since motorsport started. (And that is why Ferrari is the only team who possesses the VETO power) However, there was a time when the iconic red cars saw a huge slump. And it was the German driver Michael Schumacher who ended their 20-Year Formula 1 title drought.
After winning two world titles with Benetton, Schumacher joined Ferrari and turned around the struggling team into a title-winning team.
2. Met With A Severe Skiing Accident
After he retired from his second inning in Formula One, Michael Schumacher met with a severe life-threatening accident. He became a victim of a horrifying skiing accident at the French Alps Resort on December 29, 2013. While skiing with his son Mick Schumacher, Michael slipped and fell on a rock. He sustained a serious injury on his head even when he was wearing all the gear and helmet.
Even after many injuries, the German driver was put in a medically induced coma. And till date, not much is known about his health condition. However, one detail is public: he is under his family’s good care, improving daily.
1. A Lucky Pendant That Made Michael Schumacher World Champion
It is believed that Michael Schumacher owned a ceramic amulet that brought success for him. Her wife, Corinna Schumacher, gifted the lucky pendant when they married in 1995. The F1 ace kept that lucky charm with him forever, with his family members’ names inscribed.
Also, it was revealed that when Schumacher met with that horrific skiing accident, he lost that amulet. Therefore, his fans and some Mountain rescuers volunteered and searched for that lucky charm and even found it buried in the snow.