F1 Archive: Michael Schumacher Announces Retirement At Monza In 2006

Take a look back at when Michael Schumacher announced his retirement - for the first time - in emotional circumstances at Ferrari's home race.
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[@artr1059]

2019: 13 years later and kimi, kubica still in F1. #KeepFightingMichael

[@lucasbello117]

Kubica is still laping around Hungaroring in his shit williams

[@lotusamg6997]

Dont put those 2 in the same bag. Kimi is a world champion and got a ton of podiums since. Kubica won a race on team orders and strategy and crashed a fuckton of rally cars only to pay his way into the worst Williams of the last decades.

[@dts5791]

Lotus AMG okay that was a lot of bullshit

[@Ben-cx5qp]

@@lotusamg6997 he's a solid driver and has never had the best car

[@Beastking800]

I'm curious how Michael is going since the accident

[@WilkoGaming1]

Kubica's first podium, Michaels last win in front of Ferrari's home crowd and a race that saw Kimi take pole in the third best car.

[@celador14]

Chris G last pole of raikkonen in McLaren, also last podium

[@thaihoangcfc]

maybe that McLaren was even worse than third, apparently the worst McLaren in 2000s beside 2009

[@ianfraser6430]

The worst Mclaren in that decade on stats, pace and reliability was 2004. A hideous thing given to Kimi. They didn't even race their 2003 car the year before that and the 2002 car was used for a whole second season.

[@rumblefish9]

Ah the infamous Monza race where Massa accused Alonso of impeding him in qualifying. Massa was 100 meters behind Alonso. The stewards ruled that Alonso didn't intentionally impede Massa as Alonso had a puncture and damage to his car but they gave Alonso a 10 grid penalty anyway. The controversial decision was met with a lot of criticism from drivers, former drivers and the public.

[@rumblefish9]

@@thaihoangcfc Mclaren weren't worst. They were easily top 2. Renault was strong in the first 3 races but then stalled midway. Both Ferrari and Mclaren were stronger. Mclaren were just unreliable.

[@allenjackson2846]

What Kimi's thinking: finally I can leave Mclaren!

[@Nikkeloodeon]

Thoughts soon to be shared with Fernando.

[@langrockchen1672]

Kimi Next to Michael is in his Ferrari the Champ

[@saajansethi9600]

Nikkeloodeon He probably won't leave if the Mclaren-Renault partnership goes through.

[@JoeyV34]

He's thinking "Bwoahthisisalongspeech."

[@Hydraav2]

And then mclaren got really good in 2007 and 2008 lmao

[@Teamgetout]

I remember not understanding this while it happened. As a kid at the time I thought that he would do it forever. He was my idol and the best in the world. Him not driving F1 didn't exist in my mind. He truly is one of the all-time greats.

[@isaacchua0405]

Teamgetout except that he crashed into people for the championship and needed hia team-mate to move over for him countless times

[@22jb29]

+Number One His team mate didn't move over for him countless times you stupid idiot. Most of the time Schumacher scored twice as many points as his team mates. The most extreme occassion was at Benetton in 1994 when Schumacher had 3 different team mates (Jos Verstappen, JJ Letho and Johny Herbert) and the three of them scored 11 points combined while Schumacher scored 92 and won the championship. Barrichello moved over like twice in 5 years, he didn't have to do it too much because he was slower anyway. And Schumacher returned the favour when his championship title was almost certain like in Indianapolis in 2002 when he slowed down on the last lap right before the finish line to give the victory to Rubens.

[@ObitoUchihaisgay]

Exactly what 22 Jb said. Also if you only count drivers to the all time greats that never drove dirty and never had a teammate move over because they are slower then there should be no champion you like

[@Nutelko8]

Same.

[@UnWastedMovies]

If Hill wasn't greedy and just took him on the straight there would've been no accident lol. Michael made a mistake and went off track and Hill immediately dived in recklessly

[@SenseiNomura]

From that podium...now! Kubica wants to Return. Kimi will Stay. Michael Keep Fighting!

[@SenseiNomura]

Right here...you comment wasnt needed...for real...what a disgrace

[@SenseiNomura]

Right here,how can you compare Michael with Hitler?...because of his citizenship?...besides that i don`t see why you would compare them.

[@johnwasgeht5263]

N O M U R A It sounded like an attempt to be funny.

[@johnwasgeht5263]

N O M U R A I'm not sure though.

[@ttrsamurai3367]

ROBERT ROBERT!!!! FUCKIN IDIOT!!!!

[@riccardoautelli1332]

Your son today won the F2 title. It was really a emotional moment...I hope you can be conscious of what happened and proud of him...

[@fernandb.6162]

Michael Schumacher, the G.O.A.T. Keep fighting Michael, we all believe in you.

[@DJC-10]

Skillz senna is still the goat

[@JulesD92]

The GOAT Michael Jeffrey Jordan nope

[@pro_gamer8789]

Silvere Preißendörfer No, MICHAEL SCHUMACHER WAS and IS the best driver ever born

[@dielegende9141]

You can't really compare it, those were completely different cars and eras

[@dielegende9141]

Beryllium this is disgusting

[@SennaRossiFan46]

That moment, my childhood ended

[@Italia216]

That was the happiest day of my life👍👍👍

[@aanshulu2608]

@@Italia216 see this why nobody likes you 😂

[@Italia216]

@@aanshulu2608 it's ok. He only won because he had the best car right😂😂& never had a teammate that could challenge him😂😂. Incoming haters 3,2,1

[@Fujibayashi50]

@@Italia216 Your trolling is a bit too obvious. Subtlety is key in this line of work

[@Italia216]

@@Fujibayashi50 ok so name one teammate of Schumacher that was good enough to be world champion😁

[@Blubatt]

15 years later, we now have another Schumacher on the grid. If only Michael was able to be a presence at Grand Prix's again

[@hanahclaudia]

He is.. 🔥

[@anavilhanas]

No more...

[@Aceman4Ever]

I hope he gets better one day. All the best!

[@superlazy3355]

He's fucked for life now I'm afraid

[@TheRandomSpectator]

@@superlazy3355 Hang on, Death is a buddy of mine. I'll call him up and see if he's done with Mike yet.

[@johngalactus4014]

@@superlazy3355 if it was a family member of yours, I bet you wouldn't say that. and being a keyboard warrior, sure go ahead, comment whatever you like.

[@superlazy3355]

@@johngalactus4014 hasn't been seen in the public eye for how long now? Facts are facts, he's fucked for life. Nothing insensitive or demeaning intended, but if you lot think a former F1 champion that doesn't want to be seen in the public eye after a massive ski crash is normal and on the road to recover, then delusion isn't my problem isit?

[@superlazy3355]

@@johngalactus4014 is he a family member of yours then?

[@28natdav]

Was the best at his time, and will always be the best. #KeepFightingMichael

[@timowilms8102]

Sgt Shredder579 the best there ever will be I don't agree, I think that's a little bit stupid because you never know what will come, maybe, just maybe will the new Senna/schumi come in f1, maybe he is already in f1... Just say "and might always be the best" 😉👊

[@callumpenman5992]

Timo Wilms I think verstappen has the majority of the communities belief to take that place.

[@davery1257]

Callum Penman I used to think that, now I don’t

[@philippghadiri7085]

Callum Penman what hahahahhahahahhahah he is a crackhead crashes into everybody and hasn’t town shit yet

[@sebastiangoncalves1076]

Philipp Ghadiri he backed out in hockenheim into T1 so he's learning I guess

[@vishvice12]

I will never forget the last game of Michael before his first retirement. It was pure Class after being down from a tire puncture and eventually catching up and crossing Kimi at the end. So many memories of Schumi. I wish he gets better.

[@Bala1991100]

Hard to see that this happened 13 years ago! I'm getting old! Hope to see you again one day Michael! Keep fighting!

[@AzzaW94]

I remember watching this race. I feel ya there, I know Kimi was signed end of 2005 just it was kept quiet. Michael knew from start 2006 was last season. Luca made sure of it

[@flowersnake1017]

youre older but still here which is a good thing! keepfightingmichael!!!

[@blessedchild2862]

True

[@Nirvana_Replica]

No one cares

[@RaccMax]

@@Nirvana_Replica well, atleast over 100 did

[@binmalkurzfladen]

"Felipe has a chance to decide his future" Kimi: "HOlD mA beEr"

[@Mentolado17]

EnricoAwsome but is it on or not? The drink

[@monikerkinakin6943]

and in 2008 hamilton

[@greatestclubinlondon1204]

Mentolado Is it OnN NoW

[@mercamia]

@@greatestclubinlondon1204 oK i HaVe No iDEa

[@toskivi1283]

Mentolado Kimi, you will not have the drincc

[@chobbs3384]

Ross Brawn, Schumacher and Lauda have mercedes to where they are today. Aswell as all the teams in Mercedes. R.I.P Lauda Keep Fighting Schumi

[@jonnyalexander8031]

Many people underestimate that!

[@speedyrl346]

That's why Schumi was the best ..he was one of a kind and was able to build a whole team.

[@kasenwalker874]

Rosberg also played a huge role before Hamilton got there

[@ShaoKhanWarriorTenis]

You are very wrong! The entire new engine of 2014 make the diference on the performance of the car, I think the engineering team has more credit, people behind the courtains.

[@chobbs3384]

@@ShaoKhanWarriorTenis Yeah. it's all ways been regulations help a team in dominance. Williams had the assists in 93 to win Prost the title. 2009 had the aero changes that added in the double diffuser loophole which gave brawn gp a easy championship. Redbull then hooked on to the dominance until 2014 when Mercedes had the best V6 engine. Apparently they were designing it almost half a decade before the regulations came in.

[@TheRacingMonkey]

*LEGEND*

[@star-vg8zt]

Here here

[@Drache191200]

I can only agree mate

[@Das_Fruddster]

I had grown up watching Schumi as an F1 fan. My earliest memory is seeing him break his leg, and still finish 5th in a championship (1999). I was sat at home with the radio on playing an online game and heard him talking and it clicked he was speaking in a different way. When I heard him say about retiring I was stunned. He was then, and is still in my eyes, the greatest driver to have graced the grid. It still doesn't feel right seeing the scarlet car and his starred helmet on the track. Keep fighting Michael, and thank you for everything.

[@SpicySeb6066]

Who's cutting onions again!?

[@tubularcandy812]

Sendlinger Löwe Nah, youre a crybaby ;)

[@FranciscoFJM]

What a dick

[@SpicySeb6066]

Trolls, they're everywhere. I don't care. He's one of my idols and I did shed a tear when he retired 2006. Now I hope he gets better. And can live a better life than we all expect at this point. #KeepFightingMichael

[@tmr362]

k

[@lukmanfirdaus8497]

Sendlinger Löwe invisible onions and the cutter

[@_sp7ros_261]

A very sad moment indeed knowing the condition of Michael, but however thank you Liberty Media for sharing this clips

[@callumpenman5992]

Spiros D apparently he is mobile but his family are keeping it very private

[@TheNBKiller]

No, he's not mobile unfortunately.

[@TheNBKiller]

Nigel Mansell That's what his family is saying

[@cathallawlor989]

Nigel Mansell all you need to do is look at what his manager has said. You obviously don't know.

[@rafaelrego6482]

I was in Interlagos 2006, his last race for Ferrari, and I still remember with so much love that day. Michael drove amazingly. I was there also in 2012, his definitive retirement with Mercedes...Michael still is the best.

[@carlosmafia]

15 year old me was very sad, watching this live. 29 year old me is very sad, watching this 14 years later. Thanks for helping me fall in love with F1 Schumi.

[@leosteiner4040]

Kimi what's your opinion to Michael retiring? Kimi: Bwoah

[@tuomasholo]

Something flew in my eyes. :-( We miss you Michael!!!!!!!

[@callumpenman5992]

Tu Ho funny that someone was cutting onions earlier on....I swear 😢

[@DraughanTV]

I just can't Realise that this was more than 10 years ago... F1 is so different now.. and so Worse then...

[@callumpenman5992]

BAM-Draughan worse? You must be delusional

[@DraughanTV]

Electric power, DRS, So much downforce that cars can't follow then no Real long time battle, Vacuum Engines... I miss the early 2000 races...

[@davidcitogutierrez7975]

#michaelschumacherferrari 1st!

[@TA-er1kh]

Michael Schumacher was and is my biggest Sport hero and idol.

[@jCouzito]

This was the first race I watched. Guess who my favorite driver was after that... Keep fighting Michael.

[@Alpar1997]

And next year Kimi takes Michael seat and won the championship 👍

[@2strokerides]

Alpár Bán bwoahh

[@SammyJCuthbert]

Alpár Bán and than Kimi gets kicked out of Ferrari

[@langrockchen1672]

at this time unbelievable thought

[@MikeCobweb]

thebiggestGster nope he actually had an extra year but decided to leave

[@FoNsDuD1]

Mike Cobweb why did he leave if he could stay another year?

[@phantomxxlord9290]

This is the last time I remember watching F1 as a teenager. I came back after some years but I found out a totally different sport. New talents of course, but something lacked profoundly. Some weeks ago I was with my dad in our car and we were talking about Michael and he said to me, if he wasn't such an extraordinary man who accomplished so much with racing, they would have taken him off life support already. Made me cry and I looked the other way. Life is terribly unpredictable sometimes. It can end abruptly and for Michael it's been like this for years now. Lingering between everything and nothing, out of consciousness. If he doesn't recover, which unfortunately is almost guaranteed at this stage, I hope he can feel how much he means to us.

[@JusticeDigger]

This man was my childhood hero. I do remember this Grand Prix. I was watching it live and I was 13. I was actually crying when Schumi made this announcement. I thought it was an end to an era and it was. It was the era of the impossible. For the first time in modern history Schumi and the Old Ferrari team showed what it was like to dominate F1. I have no doubt that Lewis is a remarkable sportsman and a talent of the sport , but you can not deny that this man, AKA the Red Baron, showed for the first time what it was like to own this sport. In Red Blood. Forever. God Speed to You, Michael. Fight. We are thinking of you. You will always be my childhood and my hero. Respect.

[@DuxDrive]

3:23 Michael pulling out his mental toughness and not letting emotions take the better of him when you can clearly say he was about to cry

[@ollieo7038]

Part of what i loved about him is that he wasn't afraid to be emotional and how he really connected with the sport and the other drivers, but at the same time be super competitive.

[@stepladder3257]

@@ollieo7038 yeah, he schumi was very emotional off track and he cried a lot, he’s very ruthless on track but he still has a heart

[@braindeadtayyy]

If only he stayed one more year, he might've had his 8th world title...

[@godzamoongus]

64infinite would he tho

[@MarkoPejic14]

Godz Amoongus for certain, Massa in 2006 was nowhere near Schumacher and in 2007 & 2008 very much equal with Raikkonen and Mclaren tossed it in 2007. Could and in my opinion would have been a 9 times world champion if he would have stayed in the sport for two more years.

[@godzamoongus]

Marko-13000 what drugs are you on and can I have some

[@MarkoPejic14]

Godz Amoongus from that kind of immature answer I see that you are probably not old enough to have followed F1 during that era so I don't blame you - if you want to discuss opinions, I'm all for it, but then at least explain yourself...

[@Und1234]

Without a doubt, look at the margin he had over Massa in 2006. Schumi would have won 2007 and 2008 easily.

[@_sp7ros_261]

#KEEPFIGHTINGMICHAEL You were, are and always will be the G.O.A.T

[@mercamia]

*Monza 2006* Kimi: "Finally I can leave this team whole of crap cars" *2007* Kimi: "That 2 McLaren bois are very strong, but I got the WDC anyway"

[@deliriumbee4678]

Lewis hamilton : hold my beer while I hold 5 world championships

[@wild_sergeant716]

@@deliriumbee4678 Soon to be 6 this year.

[@ermans_744]

What is WDC?

[@wild_sergeant716]

@@ermans_744 World Driver's Championship.

[@ermans_744]

@@wild_sergeant716 thanks

[@Kibouo]

Schumi was the only one I remember who looked directly in the camera almost speaking directly to each viewer!

[@kizdog0129]

I love you Michael Keep fighting champ

[@liamkinson5648]

Spoilers: He came back.

[@lightning4497]

Dammit dude, you spoiled it...

[@jamesmooney817]

No he didn't the Michael Schumacher that came back wasn't the same the aggression had gone he had family kids something to lose he had nothing to Prof anymore he lost his his abilities were there but not his heart

[@liamkinson5648]

​@@jamesmooney817 So... Michael Schumacher came back. Stop arguing.

[@ronquitoriano49]

James Mooney bro just stfu with that corny ass crap 🤣

[@Draiver165]

@@jamesmooney817 Hell no get thT shitt outta here

[@janardhaniyer8343]

The way he walked up to the podium, I felt something was off. Not just the greatest motorsports driver, Michael defined winning and success. Keep Fighting Champion

[@OfficialiBex]

Such a great athlete

[@dusanpesic3054]

#KeepFigtingMichael😢

[@SocietyUnplugged]

"If you want to retire [from F1], stay in F1 for one more season to be sure" - Jenson Button

[@jan1995ify]

Almost crying just as I did 11 Years ago when I heard him the first time. Now even more emotional after the accident... keep figthing!!

[@bactablack9699]

Remember this race like it happened last week. Seeing him race was truly a spectacle. The best ever.

[@m80116]

Schumi's goodwill at its best, Ferrari engaged Raikkonen for 2007, had he not set himself aside Ferrari would have sacked Massa. Good man.

[@stepladder3257]

3 years later: establishes the most dominant team in f1 with his best buddy engineer as the team principle. michael and brawn was good at developing teams, that says alot

[@kpop5968]

Don't be too sure Hamilton will not retire like M.Schumacher

[@stepladder3257]

@@jairajsinghshaktawat6593 Hamilton is top 8 in my top 10 drivers list

[@apurvmj]

I am not crying, my eyes are just watery

[@daviddeming1916]

This dude was amazing....my whole teenage life i watched him and looked up to him...i love Ferrari to this day because of him! He will ALWAYS be the best driver in my eyes!! Legend!

[@Enzenso]

I remember this day like it was yesterday...Forever number one. True legend! Keep fighting Michael!

[@hergi-tp9ve]

2020 Kimi and Kubica both at Alfa Romeo and a possibility that Michael’s son is going to replace Kimi next year

[@MikeStarKaraokeUK]

That time gone fast. Been watching F1 for years now.

[@Schyderap]

Kubica was a bit unlucky to score a maiden podium in such circumstances. Micheals annoucement and Kimis confirmation to Ferrari made him a shadow of a more important stuff that day.

[@danahern395]

A pure Gent and a humble legend is Schumacher! Miss him and Senna in F1. Those earlier times when Senna was there are the very best years in F1 and I think it's nice to say those days were a part of my life too growing up watching it on TV. Get well soon Schumacher!

[@petersjuri]

Why isnt a Michael Schumacher documentary existing?!

[@mikexkennedy]

Because his estate won't authorize it. He's a family man and his personal life was/is very private.

[@Bruh-jr2ep]

Maybe in 30 years we will see one. Who knows...

[@tomcharlton586]

If you havent heard of motorsport heroes, give that a watch. Its by the same guy who did the senna documentary, but much better.

[@Skivenger]

You need to wait on right moment for it.

[@timariaans1710]

I tought I saw some news a while ago they where making some kind of documentary....

[@dupaler]

We miss you champ. Stay strong keep fighting.

[@KeithSmith-zd5xz]

My favourite racer of all time I wish him well

[@sonitagovan]

Always been a schumi fan girl... rewatching this makes me emotional!

[@Jcoxy2k10]

He's a truly remarkable talent, set the benchmark repeatedly and will never be matched. Thank you Michael! We all are fighting for you and with you. Keep fighting and prays are sent. #GOAT

[@srxt6758]

Sadly not true now in 2021. Whatever happens FIA will never attempt to stop Mercedes from winning. They clearly want Lewis as the most succesful driver in F1. And all that to show political message to the world. What a shame...

[@FernandoLima-eo3gt]

Boy boy, this is so sad. To hear his interview and remember that he's in tough time in his home...bring me the same kind of tear of the ones related to the death of Senna. (Brazilian here). Keep fighting, Michael, and come back to us as soon as possible.

[@michaelyang9953]

Damn these onions...God I love those good old days...Schumi forever!!

[@PedroBittencourt2036]

He story is just like a super hero... Goes away and then returns when his friends need him, I hope he comes back one more time one day. #KeepFightingMichael

[@theone___]

30 years of racing gone like a blink of an eye. Unbelievable and sad also.

[@callofduty3807]

I remember this. Schumacker was my favorite driver and staying up late at night to watch this race I was like NOOOO!

[@gaetanocipullo2493]

3:30 was he talking about Kimi?

[@mantek30]

Yes,

[@ICEMANZIDANE]

Yeah he is talking about Kimi. Because Kimi made his time very hard. 2003 awesome season. 2004, Kimi lost the championship by 1 Point. 2005. seriously one of the best season where Kimi was the fastest fuy by like a half second...

[@Pal42_]

ICEMANZIDANE sorry but in 2004 Kimi arrived 7th with 45 points and Schumacher won with 148 points

[@ciaronsmith4995]

@@Pal42_ Sorry but in 2004 McLaren had the 6th fastest car on the grid and the most unreliable as well. Kimi still managed to win a race while Alonso won zero. Kimi nearly won the 2003 title (2 pts difference) in a one year old McLaren as well. Guy was just the fastest in the world and a freak on the Michelin tyre.

[@Pal42_]

@@ciaronsmith4995 i wasn't talking rubbish about Raikkonen. I'm a big Raikkonen supporter, I'm just talking about facts. He said that in 2004 Raikkonen lost the title by 1 point which wasn't true, so i corrected him.

[@JiuJitsuLife-xr8kb]

I cried when I first heard this in 2006 and it still gets me sad to this day. Michael forever

[@EugeneNaidoo]

There is a possibility that Lewis or maybe even Seb will get close and perhaps maybe even better Michael's records but one thing we should never forget is that Michael started with Jordan > Benetton > Ferrari and none of those teams had decent cars at the time he joined and he was the driving force that lifted them above what they were cable of. Lewis on other hand started off straight into a front running Mclaren that was arguably the best car on the track at times, then even when Red Bull emerged the Mclaren was still fairly competitive up to 2012 and then again he had a dominant car at Mercedes in 2014. Seb also has had great cars from the beginning with Torro Rosso (maybe not as good as Lewis having a Mclaren but it was a decent car that could pick up the odd win or high points scoring position) and then he had a dominant Red Bull. If Michael had chosen a dominant car after Benetton he could have easily won maybe 4 more world championships, most people only remember the domination from 2000-2004 but for me Michael was at his absolute peak between 1996-2000 and if he didn't have to wait for the Ferrari to catch up to the rest of the field in that time he would have had a lot more pole positions and a lot more victories.

[@321RrelyT]

Eugene Naidoo The Ferrari was dominant for 10 years. Your making out the ferrari was Crap I mean yeah he is a good driver but if he never went to Ferrari he wouldn't even be close to 7 world championships.

[@simsch97]

Ferrari haven't won any championship for 21 years when Michael got his first title with them in 2000. The last one was in 1979 Jody Scheckter. For example the Williams of 1996 was way better. Ferrari still was one of the better teams but they were not dominant in any kind of way. That dominance started in 2000 and was a result of the potential of the team and Michael making the best out of it. Probably Mercedes wouldn't be where they are now without Michael.

[@mxm_prime2191]

Eugene Naidoo Schumacher had by far the best car for 80% of his career too. He's pretty good, but also used dirty tactics and abused his teammate, which never gave him much of a challenge either. Yeah, Hamilton and Vettel are not that good either in my opinion, they also had OP cars and easy teammates. I think the best driver ever is Senna, maybe Alonso. Also Verstappen looks really promising, if he can iron out some bad things about his driving. Those are truly skillfull drivers.

[@CL-fg5ne]

Vikrant Malvankar No use saying that.

[@rickrude7916]

It says a lot when Hamilton's name is always mentioned on every random Schumi clip. This clip had nothing to do with Lewis but yet here we are. SMH

[@mpa1931]

Schumi is the greatest F1 driver in my eyes. He had the raw pace and strategic intelligence of both Senna and Prost combined. Not to mention he played a huge part in car development with his technical genius and feedback, helping Brawn Bryne and co build race winning machines. Ferrari hadn't won anything for a long time before he came in.

[@AndrewRockitViacheslavov]

I will never forget how emotional it was for me when I heard those words from Michael. It was so sad and there were tears in my eyes. I couldn't believe it. It was very emotional moment. Did you felt the same in that moment, guys?

[@christianberger5200]

2022 and I am still crying :/

[@felixchuah8637]

I was a little emotional about Schumi retire from Ferrari until 3 years later,he's back with Mercedes Team

[@christianmarroquin4613]

I was so sad that day! I was watching F1 since Imola 2005. I wish he would have continued to extend his records.

[@terkmadugga]

The greatest of all time. Avanti, Michael! #keepfightingmichael

[@unitedrail-mainchannel8991]

As a Hamilton fan, I have to admit that Schumacher is the GOAT. I love Schumacher for his personality and performances. We miss you ❤

[@YK-ff9ez]

It’s almost 2021 and now the Schumacher name will be back in F1, Jos Verstappen’s son is in F1, Kimi is still here, Alonso is coming back and the Fittipaldi name might be back in F1. How time flies...

[@chevaleva4041]

Michael Schumacher you are the best, you are the only best, no one can come ever close to you in the history of F1. Thats it.

[@juanse2912]

I was 8 years old when this happened, I cried like a baby

[@TheLocy92]

You can see it in his eyes that he didn't wanted to retire

[@totowolffofficial]

Exactly, good observation.

[@567golson]

Keep fighting Michael. We all love and miss you.

[@d33p77]

Heartbreaking, we still support you all the way mr Schumacher

[@luciusagrippa5386]

A true Legend of this sport for ever!

[@Xtriko]

I remember watching this Live on tv. My idol leaving the team of my heart. Damn, I cried like a baby. Get well soon Schumi... ❤️

[@dara_the_fandom_enby]

"GLORY TO MICHAEL SCHUMACHER!"-CookProductions1

[@kaankutlu1414]

I am still crying 😭😭

[@indomaret6745]

Schumi thanks for the memories..

[@rogerhalt3991]

Such a humble man. I really wish her and his family well.

[@hanswurst6712]

Simply the GOAT. Great driver AND great person.

[@jeaneckstein6783]

Michael you were the best and will always be our Champion. You will never be forgotten.

[@ghinafadhila]

Well, then... I guess I gotta start preparing myself incase Kimi announce his retirement at the end of this season. I mean I already did that since he moved to Alfa Romeo. I will totally support him whether he still enjoys racing F1 and wants to continue for another year or if he feels like 18 years of career is already more than enough.

[@SiyxmTTS]

I wish he stayed in F1. I’d have paid to see Michael give his verdict for the then up and coming rookie Hamilton, 2007 with schumi would’ve been amazing.

[@domgt3rs]

Schumacher is the reason why Mercedes is so dominant

[@Chris-xl6pd]

lol?

[@godzamoongus]

Dominic Illenberger bish wah

[@mxm_prime2191]

Nah, money, good staff, resulting in OP engine and car, and expensive driver Hamilton.

[@theskyisred7088]

Not really when Michael raced for them they were average AF. Hamilton and a good engine has made them good

[@DrBiBeatz]

Dominic Illenberger lmoa

[@TheLarry1993]

The day my heart was broken. I'll always remember the day.

[@ItsLoftyyy]

He says that his replacement was perfect and is happy with it. It's funny how that man, Kimi, is sitting right next to him. And then goes and wins the world championship for Michael.

[@dbtri95]

Historical moments and unbelievable podium by Robert Kubica

[@outremer91]

Did Kimi not know he was replacing Michael at this point?

[@Bartooc]

Must have known.

[@fannifazekas8700]

Kimi signed the ontract in 2005 ith Ferrari.

[@phangh256]

I am speechless. He is a Human, a great man, a great guy. You are part of ours lifes, you make us greater, you are the one. Never felt those feelings for any other racer after you. #KeepFightingMichael 😘 I really hope to see you well as soon as possible.

[@takasan303]

You are my hero

[@BuiltToDesign]

Remember seeing this live, such an emotional moment and an end of a era.. keep fighting Michael!

[@revolutionformelonline-rfo9835]

Keep fighting man!!!

[@diogopaiva7183]

Miss you Schumi 😢 the best forever 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@Nutelko8]

What a guy. He basically left to build Massa's career because he saw potential in him. Wow.

[@raffaeledivora9517]

The first Massa, before the hungaroring incident, was pretty quick... should have been world champion in 2008 (And would if his engine hadn't blown with 3 laps to go in China, or if Renault hadn't staged the despicable crashgate). When he came back he wasn't the same pilot as before in my opinion, sometimes he was still very quick but much less consistently, something like Bottas nowadays

[@gavindelamere6631]

He was basically forced out by ferrari at this stage due to them wanting kimi , it had nothing to do with massa

[@nessuno5403]

@@gavindelamere6631 not quite. Schumi was indecisive and Ferrari therefore decided to engage Kimi. In order to let Massa continue, Schumi then decided to retire or him and Kimi would have raced together.

[@charamia9402]

@@nessuno5403 That would've been something.

[@smax13]

michael was probably scared of kimi in equal machinery and decided to pull the plug and retain his invincible stature.

[@dwakim1]

I remember tearing up while watching this! Growing up watching Schumi race, I just knew it wasn’t going to be the same.

[@bablum2k3]

Whos here after mich schumacher won his 1st F2 race at Monza

[@sicmic]

Michael will always be a hero to me. Every one has their favourite driver and they are justified in doing so. But Michael is mine. The enjoyment I've had over the years from watching him is so special to me.