It has been almost a decade since the tragic accident of Michael Schumacher in skiing that left the German in serious health. Despite there being no details on how to evolve the Kaiser, His figure continues to be an icon and part of the news in Formula 1, because next Thursday a new documentary about him will start in Germany: Being Michael Schumacher. It features emblematic protagonists such as Fernando Alonso or Lewis Hamilton.
It was precisely the Asturian who managed to end the German hegemony at Ferrari who won the title in 2005 after Schumacher would add five in a row to those from Maranello. Then, his fight in 2006 to become world champion was written in the history books. Although Alonso won, the Spaniard is aware of the era that ‘Schumi’ marked for motorsports.
“I lost more than I won against him. He was an incredible driver and it was an inspiration for all the drivers of my generation when we were in karting and the lower categories to see Michael dominating Formula 1. He changed the way of approaching the career, physical preparation, determination and work ethic every time. weekend with the engineers. “Many things in Formula 1 have changed for the better thanks to Michael,” explained Fernando.
Hamilton and Schumacher, tied at the top
Both Schumacher and Hamilton the two drivers with the most titles in Formula 1 history with seven each of their showcases. In addition, they are the two drivers with the most wins as well. The British have 103 while the German has 91.
“A great racing driver. He won the day Ayrton lost his life, I won all those times.“commented the Briton, recalling Schumacher’s first titles with the Benetton team.
certainly Hamilton began his career with Mercedes when Schumacher retired for the second time in 2012.. The Germans chose to sign the Englishman, who was struggling at McLaren and, despite a difficult start, they signed a golden era in which together they won six titles in seven years. Almost nothing.
Source: La Verdad
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