Michael Schumacher
Michael Schumacher
- Full name: Michael Schumacher
- Date of birth: January 3, 1969
- Place of birth: Hürth, West Germany
- Nationality: German
- Occupation: Former racing driver
- Known for: Formula One, seven-time world champion
Personal life
Michael Schumacher was born on January 3, 1969, in Hürth, West Germany. His father, Rolf Schumacher, was a bricklayer, and his mother, Elisabeth Schumacher, was a housewife. Schumacher has one older brother, Ralf, who is also a former racing driver.
Schumacher grew up in Kerpen, West Germany. He began karting at the age of four and quickly showed a talent for the sport. In 1987, he won the German Kart Championship.
Career
Michael Schumacher made his Formula One debut in 1991, driving for the Jordan team. He scored his first points in his second race, and by the end of the season he had finished fourth in the drivers' championship.
In 1992, Schumacher moved to the Benetton team. He won his first Formula One race in 1992 Belgian Grand Prix. He went on to win the drivers' championship in 1994 and 1995.
In 1996, Schumacher moved to the Ferrari team. He won the drivers' championship five times in a row from 2000 to 2004. He also won the constructors' championship with Ferrari in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2004.
Schumacher retired from Formula One at the end of the 2006 season. He had won a record seven drivers' championships, 91 Grand Prix races, and 155 podium finishes.
Return to Formula One
Schumacher made a comeback to Formula One in 2010, driving for the Mercedes team. He was unable to match his previous success, and he retired from the sport again at the end of the 2012 season.
Accident and recovery
In December 2013, Schumacher suffered a serious head injury in a skiing accident. He was placed in a medically induced coma for six months. He emerged from the coma in June 2014, but he has not made a full recovery.
Schumacher's current condition is unknown. His family has released few details about his health, saying only that he is receiving rehabilitation treatment.
Legacy
Michael Schumacher is considered one of the greatest Formula One drivers of all time. He is the only driver to have won seven drivers' championships. He is also the record holder for most Grand Prix wins (91) and most podium finishes (155).
Schumacher is known for his aggressive driving style and his ability to win races from any position on the grid. He is also known for his sportsmanship and his dedication to his team.
Personal life
Michael Schumacher is married to Corinna Betsch. They have two children together: Gina-Maria and Mick. Mick Schumacher is also a racing driver, and he currently competes in Formula One for the Haas team.
Schumacher is a private person, and he rarely gives interviews. He is also known for his charitable work. He has donated millions of dollars to various charities, including the Keep Fighting Foundation, which he founded in 2016 to help people with brain injuries.
Net worth
Michael Schumacher's net worth is estimated to be $800 million.
