30 years have passed since Schumacher’s first Formula 1 title

Today, November 13, 2024, marks 30 years since the first world title was won Michael Schumacher. The German driver achieved his victory with the help of the team Benetton-Ford. However, during that time he won the constructors’ championship. Williams-Renault. The season has long been remembered for the tragedy that represented the Grand Prix of San Marinowhere many accidents occurred, including those that claimed the lives of Roland Ratzenberger and the three-time world champion Ayrton Senna.

In the 1994 Formula 1 season, Michael Schumacher and Damon Hill the successes are interspersed. The drivers’ championship was decided by one point (92 Schumacher and 91 of hill). The German managed to cross the finish line in first position eight times throughout the season. However, he was unable to compete in the GP of Italy and Portugalgreat prizes where Damon Hill achieved success. Schumacher He achieved 8 wins, 10 podiums and 6 pole positions. Both the German and the British had to retire in the final round of the championship. He started in pole position Nigel Mansellone of Senna’s replacements at Williams, but it won’t last long in the lead. at the exit, Schumacher led, left hill. The two quickly ran away, separated for a few seconds.

Lap 35 will go down in Formula 1 history. Michael Schumacher he overbraked East Terracelost control of him Benetton-Ford and had to countersteer to stay on track, but hit a wall. Although he made it back, his car was visibly damaged. when is that? Damon Hillfollowed closely, going inside on the next turn, but the German ran into him and they collided.

The championship leader was thrown on two wheels straight into the tire barrier, as the Briton punctured and returned to the pits as best he could. One of the left front suspension arms of your Williams It bends in contact. His career is over.

Michael Schumacher thus achieved his first world title. The first of his seven world titles.