How Michael Schumacher changed F1 forever

[@MickPsyphon]

In comparisons between Michael and other drivers one thing that often gets lost in the discussion is something that transcends every single point that was raised in this video. While everything they said was undoubtedly true, there's one thing that Michael did, which no other multiple champion did: He willingly chose to leave a winning Team (Benetton) after back-to-back championship seasons; and join a Team (Ferrari) that had earned it's reputation over the preceding decades for simply throwing more money into their cars, without a proper plan. Occasionally, Ferrari got lucky with the formulas they put together; and even more so, when they had a decent driver. Unfortunately, the only thing that was consistent at Ferrari, by the time that Michael came along, was that they struggled to finish races. In Michael's first couple of seasons with Ferrari, it looked more like they were competing with Minardi for the most DNF's! He knew what he was getting into; and his goal was not simply to win races, but to turn Ferrari into a Team that has all the ingredients to consistently win races. Ferrari didn't even have the best car until the second half of 1999; and that was AFTER he came back from fracturing his leg. Essentially, for four years he struggled to get the most out of a car that most drivers couldn't even qualify with. Only by virtue of the fact that Eddie Irvine was able to benefit from all the changes at Ferrari that were a direct result of Michael joining the Team, was he able to regularly qualify and gradually increase his points in consecutive championship years. Both Irvine and Barichello are very good drivers; and I fully believe that either of them could have taken the F2000, F2001, etc.. to regular podium finishes... and possibly a Championship, or two (would that it were those two as Ferrari Teammates, without Michael). Nevertheless, it's clear that Michael was the more consistent Ferrari driver to get the absolute most from the Ferrari. Hamilton didn't risk a few years after his first two Championships to go build up another lacklustre Team. He isn't capable of doing it. Good as he is behind the wheel, he lacks the complete understanding of all aspects required for a great Team. He's one cog in the machinery that is the Team. Schumacher was the driving force behind every cog in the Teams he drove for; and that's why he changed F1 forever... changed it more than any other driver.

[@f1pro299]

Wow what a wonderful analysis

[@redipustaka3222]

Absolutely true . I love the way you describe Schumi important role in the Ferrari.

[@elonmusk9697]

You can see it this year. Hamilton is absolutely not able to give the engineers a decent setup. Michael was in constant talks with the engineers and probably one of the best man for setups ever

[@MickPsyphon]

@@elonmusk9697 Exactly! Hamilton is capable of driving a good car to a good finish; and Mercedes have previously admitted that they had originally detuned Hamilton's championship winning car engine, because it was simply that far ahead of the rest of the field. They would have finished the races so far ahead of everyone, that they would have been accused of cheating. Now that he has a car that isn't the best... AND which suffers from serious issues that prevent him from winning races, he's lost... out of his element. He lacks the foundational understanding of the mechanics of a car to give valuable feedback.

[@elonmusk9697]

@@MickPsyphon Exactly, I think he just recognizes that he won't beat Michael's record. Even if Merc would built another overpowered car, he probably wouldn't even beat George. It's most likely over and he knows it. Unless MaFia step in to save his a$$ once again

[@horsepower523]

Schumi was, is, and always will be the greatest driver of all-time. I feel very lucky that I could see him racing during his prime in his scarlet Ferrari. There will never be a driver like him again. Simply the best.

[@ryandavies4507]

Racing Red agreed

[@Tompalino80]

One of the greats, but because of his behaviour/ethics "win no matter the costs" he will NEVER be the greatest in my book! He couldn't stop and that is why he is where he is now... C'est la vie.

[@TheKestevon]

Even if he won 2 titles people still would consider him as one of the best ever. His performance in 90s only matched by Senna.

[@brojett1236]

@Tompalino Tompalinić btw Schumacher got injured skiing down a mountain not in f1 soooo..... yeaaa

[@joemaghzal4238]

@@brojett1236 he didn't die...

[@jacoe33333]

Schumacher is the greatest in my opinion. Thanks to a great video. I miss him.

[@jabrown]

I was born in 1990, about a year and four months before Michael made his F1 debut. I used to read F1 Racing magazine when I was 8, 9, 10 years old, when the title fight between Michael and Mika Häkkinen was the story of F1. Almost 20 years have passed since then. To think all that is already in the past now, and seeing those cars I watched on TV as a kid, now in a museum, makes me emotional. How time flies…

[@Kimofil]

Michael is not only the best racer, he is a truly best creator of the team around him.

[@MT-pv2rf]

The truth about Schumacher needing his teammates to sign #2 driver contracts so they weren't allowed to beat compete against him on a level playing field has been leaked. His whole first career is based on a lie: "At the time I handled people like Rubens Barrichello, Eddie Irvine, Giancarlo Fisichella and Jean Alesi, and every time we went to sign a contract with Michael Schumacher or Ferrari it always had conditions in it" - Eddie Jordon. "Whether I signed with Eddie Irvine, Rubens Barrichello or whoever they were - there was a clause there that they always had to play second-fiddle to Michael Schumacher.' Eddie Jordan "I had an opportunity to go to Ferrari but the contract that was offered by Jean was that if Michael was 5th and I was 4th, I had to move over, and, if I was 1st and he was 2nd, I had to move over.I couldn't sign a contract that committed me to being a #2" - David Coulthard. "Ferrari, the contract that was offered effectively made me, on paper, number two to Michael. I've no doubt that Michael was the stronger driver out of the two because I recognise he was a better overall package than I was but at that stage of my career, I just couldn't accept signing a number two contract and that's why I decided to sign at McLaren and I think that was the right decision for my career." David Coulthard.

[@someoneunseen5168]

You mean like hamilton and bottas....

[@Pedro-rd9iv]

@@MT-pv2rf i wish people could stop with the crap of the 2nd driver BS bc Schumis talent, competence and speed were simply unrivaled as a racing driver.

[@fam.hunger5244]

@@MT-pv2rf i never heard Eddie Jordan saying that....-source? Also Eddie surely know nothing about Ferraris contracts. Also there are as many comments of the drivers themselves(Irvine, Barrichello)while they were at Ferrari, that they had no Nr. 2 contract. The only thing they had in their contract was that they had to obey team orders. But anyway - all that Nr. 2 contract is bs anyway, because the faster driver always gets favored. Even if he would have a Nr. 2 contract. The team always falls in line behind the faster driver. So this discussion is senseless anyway. If Irvine, Barrichello etc. would have constantly outperformed Michael - they would have been treated as Nr. 1. No matter what their contract says. Thats how F1 works. So all that talk about Nr. 1 - Nr. 2 contracts is as stupid as it is wrong. Because it does not matter - the team will always support the faster driver.

[@iamthewalrus4998]

@@MT-pv2rf lmao you are UNDER EVERY MICHAEL SCHUMACHER VIDEO AND POST THE SAME TEXT

[@t1agosantos]

No matter how many titles some driver will achive in the future, Micheal will be the best driver in F1. Not because the number of tiles he won, but for the work he made to won them. There was some emotional moments in F1, but Brazil 2006 will always be the race i almost cried. I will forever remember that race. And i think the last race with Ferrari resembles very well his carrer.

[@kj48tiger]

tiago santos Lewis would beat him

[@-BuddyGuy]

@@kj48tiger Hamilton was inconsistent throughout his whole career until this year, and all of a sudden he would beat Schumacher? Ridiculous. In the same cars any Schumacher from 1994 to 2004 would beat any Hamilton except this year's one with ease. This is the first year where Hamilton has come close to the level that Schumacher maintained for a decade

[@TheKestevon]

@@-BuddyGuy Schumacher's level of consistentcy is unmatched by any f1 driver including Lewis.

@@TheKestevon Not really if bottas continues to play the good wing man role Lewis will easily have 7 titles.

Schumacher consistency is a joke when he had the best car and the best wingmen along side him.

[@Arnechk]

I never was a Schumi fan but what staple in the motorsport he was. Before him the F1 world seemed technical on the cover but playboys privately, during Schumi-Era it was a proper athletic sport as it is meant to be, nowadays its just social media on the cover and engineering takes a backseat.

[@F1CJR16]

Michael bought Ferrari back. That along makes him the only goat. Eddie said the only driver to beat a newey car was Michael. He was the game changer. 98 99 00 His best years imo.

[@TheKestevon]

@theLundLs 97 Ferrari was the last ferrari designed by John Barnard.

[@ryanwaugh1]

I’d say 94 - 02. 96 what he did with that car alone made him the greatest cause that car was a dog show

[@ryanwaugh1]

Jennifer Maple glad you brought that up. That year again shows how you don’t look at the facts. Berger, Senna’s team mate, came in behind Senna by one point. 50 vs 49. Berger finished ahead of brundle who was in a Benetton. Berger and Brundle were really both mid sector drivers so a good comparison. Brundle was Schumacher’s teammate that year and you guessed it, Schumacher came 3rd. 96 Ferrari was out and out a terrible car lacking balance and power.

[@ryanwaugh1]

Jennifer Maple 1 you were talking to me...re-read your comment. 2 none of your statements are based on facts but your own personal opinion. I think you need to look up the definition of owned, while you at it look up idiot and check out your own picture

[@TheKestevon]

@Jennifer Maple 92 Benetton was a bit slower than McLaren but more reliable. Qualifying doesn't shit when your raw pace on race day was much better than your team mate.

[@carstenwack3566]

Miss him so bad... How awesome it would be to see fighting Seb for the Title in a red car and Michael is in the garage and holding his back.

[@carstenwack3566]

mat ireland We will see but what’s your point? Shooting against Seb? good luck 🍀

[@deeacosta2734]

So sad that we no longer have Michael Schumacher around. Such a shame how he was injured.

[@8-bitsteve500]

Yes, it's tragic.. so so sad indeed. :'(

[@joehentalack2443]

MAN THAT PICTURE OF MICHAEL ON THE COVER OF THIS MAGAZINE IS SO POWER FULL.

[@ahmetezilmezturk3243]

He was the game changer and he will stay in my mind like this. Definitely best racing driver and winning machine ever.

[@MT-pv2rf]

The truth about Schumacher needing his teammates to sign #2 driver contracts so they weren't allowed to beat compete against him on a level playing field has been leaked. His whole first career is based on a lie: "At the time I handled people like Rubens Barrichello, Eddie Irvine, Giancarlo Fisichella and Jean Alesi, and every time we went to sign a contract with Michael Schumacher or Ferrari it always had conditions in it" - Eddie Jordon. "Whether I signed with Eddie Irvine, Rubens Barrichello or whoever they were - there was a clause there that they always had to play second-fiddle to Michael Schumacher.' Eddie Jordan "I had an opportunity to go to Ferrari but the contract that was offered by Jean was that if Michael was 5th and I was 4th, I had to move over, and, if I was 1st and he was 2nd, I had to move over.I couldn't sign a contract that committed me to being a #2" - David Coulthard. "Ferrari, the contract that was offered effectively made me, on paper, number two to Michael. I've no doubt that Michael was the stronger driver out of the two because I recognise he was a better overall package than I was but at that stage of my career, I just couldn't accept signing a number two contract and that's why I decided to sign at McLaren and I think that was the right decision for my career." David Coulthard.

[@ahmetezilmezturk3243]

@@MT-pv2rf bullshit

[@dackyc9231]

What a legend of a man... incredible stuff. Wish him a speedy recovery.

[@jamesvowles7650]

Im afraid that train has left the station...

[@julianbell9161]

Starscream_xxx He’s been in a coma for 4 years. The speedy recovery train left the station a long time ago.

[@Jovi_97]

Julian Bell - I don’t beleive he is in a coma anymore. He got out of coma almost 4 years ago. But he is probably an incridibly weak human being still, with brain damage.

[@studioviper3016]

@@julianbell9161 where did you hear he's still in a coma?

[@siddkumar8032]

@@studioviper3016 he has been out of coma since July/August 2015. he is just not the same person and still needs attention from doctors. We dont know much more. I dont think we are allowed to post links otherwise I would link you an article but just type Michael Schumacher coma and that should back my answer

[@namefinder]

"Fernando is a Fernando person" - true words.

[@MrTechselect]

Well its easy for Michael. Michael has always had the team behind him and the FIA.

[@ciaronsmith4995]

Jarno is faster than you. Can you confirm you understood that message amigo?

[@yellow_x522]

Alonso is a team destroyer.

[@charlesrichardson4032]

From a man that knows the real Fred

[@brydonisgodwright1713]

Alonso is incredible. Rosberg would not have been able to beat him as a team-mate, yet so different to shumacher

[@davideperciante1953]

A true legend and my all time Hero! We miss u Michael 😔

[@QuadWolfTeam]

Michael is the best and will always be, even if overtaken by victories, because he changed F1 driver concept from these rock-star life style to professional athlete. Even if he wasn't first to try such approach - we was the absolute breaking point in the sport.

[@xviii2244]

Stroggnonimus Schumacher was a dirty fraud

[@bosoerjadi2838]

Niki Lauda pioneered it, but Michael Schumacher launched all-round professionalism into outer space orbit level. Had he been a priest, the Pope would have made him a saint.

[@michaelcollins966]

And then Hamilton brought back the ‘rock star’ life while still breaking records? A new level of professionalism doesn’t trump everything. There’s different ways for different people.

[@luca7069]

@@michaelcollins966 comparing an "hollywood miami let's party niggabro" twat to Michael is disgraceful to say the least Nothing to argue about what Lewis can do at the wheel, but he's not even remotely in the magnitude of Micheal, not near even to Senna or Villeneuve

[@asiatech11]

@@luca7069 i agree. whilst statistically HAM has the credentials - lets not forget he started his F1 career in a top team (McLaren-Mercedes) which was well capable in 2007,2008. And his current team - has been well ahead of the game. Micheal Schumacher meanwhile - proved himself on his debut by qualifying 7th in a Jordan (a relatively new privateer team). Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber proved themselves in Minardi-Cosworths (using the previous years engine designs). So no - even tho i respect what HAM has achieved - but he doesnt rank as great for me, unless if he can join a mid grid team and do what Fernando is doing now at McLaren.

[@alfiewilkes9035]

Of course Michael is on of the best, I've never been a fan of him but you have to respect the guy and his illustrious f1 career.

[@blueguy12345]

Nah,m i don't respect him at all. A true champion does not cheat, Arguably, atleadst 2 of his championships are not deserved because of cheating during the season... And his actions when taking out his opponents when he knew he was beat. Show us his true character. I have no respect for his legacy. It is tarnished. He is not great.

[@viandramonisyaf8623]

@@blueguy12345 So you don't respect Senna as well?

[@tomeddie14]

@@blueguy12345 which 2? I get 1994 with Hill, but then what other year?

[@ryanwaugh1]

Viandra160 Hakkinen cheated as well in 94 with the McLaren. Hill in 2002 or so I think. In fact I can’t think of any who haven’t including Hamilton

[@MT-pv2rf]

The truth about Schumacher needing his teammates to sign #2 driver contracts so they weren't allowed to beat compete against him on a level playing field has been leaked. His whole first career is based on a lie: "At the time I handled people like Rubens Barrichello, Eddie Irvine, Giancarlo Fisichella and Jean Alesi, and every time we went to sign a contract with Michael Schumacher or Ferrari it always had conditions in it" - Eddie Jordon. "Whether I signed with Eddie Irvine, Rubens Barrichello or whoever they were - there was a clause there that they always had to play second-fiddle to Michael Schumacher.' Eddie Jordan "I had an opportunity to go to Ferrari but the contract that was offered by Jean was that if Michael was 5th and I was 4th, I had to move over, and, if I was 1st and he was 2nd, I had to move over.I couldn't sign a contract that committed me to being a #2" - David Coulthard. "Ferrari, the contract that was offered effectively made me, on paper, number two to Michael. I've no doubt that Michael was the stronger driver out of the two because I recognise he was a better overall package than I was but at that stage of my career, I just couldn't accept signing a number two contract and that's why I decided to sign at McLaren and I think that was the right decision for my career." David Coulthard.

[@filiplevacic6371]

Michael is definetly complete package and greatest of all time.. Because he create foundation for all future generations of top driver.. I am watching F1 for 25years, really details, all interviews, etc.. And all engineers, team managers, former or present drivers agree that he is model for racing driver, and his concept of mind is just amazing. And I am always amazed how many generation of cars, drivers past in f1, and he could always compete with top guys... And I always say that from season 2010-2012 he was also top guy, but shitty artificial tyres in 2011 and 2012 seasons were responsible that he couldnt push car 100% as with normal tyres that were in f1 until 2010... In 2011 season I watched analysis with rosberg and he said for example in china first long right corner that they must drive it with 70% and not 100% because they need to preserve tyre and not to overheat them...And also he created foundation for mercedes from 2014 to present.. In 2013 it was already visible... Michael- thanks.. You are top.

[@brixmakers2234]

Filip Levačić well again that’s an opinion

[@fam.hunger5244]

@@brixmakers2234 like he said it - yes. But there are too many facts that prove it easily, like Michael winning 3 titles against the best car...and fighting for another 3 titles against the best car untill the last race. No other driver was able to do that.

[@MT-pv2rf]

The truth about Schumacher needing his teammates to sign #2 driver contracts so they weren't allowed to beat compete against him on a level playing field has been leaked. His whole first career is based on a lie: "At the time I handled people like Rubens Barrichello, Eddie Irvine, Giancarlo Fisichella and Jean Alesi, and every time we went to sign a contract with Michael Schumacher or Ferrari it always had conditions in it" - Eddie Jordon. "Whether I signed with Eddie Irvine, Rubens Barrichello or whoever they were - there was a clause there that they always had to play second-fiddle to Michael Schumacher.' Eddie Jordan "I had an opportunity to go to Ferrari but the contract that was offered by Jean was that if Michael was 5th and I was 4th, I had to move over, and, if I was 1st and he was 2nd, I had to move over.I couldn't sign a contract that committed me to being a #2" - David Coulthard. "Ferrari, the contract that was offered effectively made me, on paper, number two to Michael. I've no doubt that Michael was the stronger driver out of the two because I recognise he was a better overall package than I was but at that stage of my career, I just couldn't accept signing a number two contract and that's why I decided to sign at McLaren and I think that was the right decision for my career." David Coulthard.

[@torbentitze1096]

@@MT-pv2rf He simply approached that part of his carreer like anything else. He would not lose a title like Fernando did with Lewis in his team. That does not make him a lesser driver and you are giving proof in your own post. DC: "I've no doubt that Michael was the stronger driver out of the two because I recognise he was a better overall package than I was"

[@markom7960]

Michael Schumacher is a truly legendary driver. He had several good teammates, such as the triple world champion Nelson Piquet. Experienced GP winners such as Eddie Irvine, Ricardo Patrese, Rubens Barrichello, Felipe Massa etc. Nico Rosberg was the only one who won him and three more times in a row.

[@Vasco_M_]

Schumi is the GOAT. Keep fighting Champ!

[@Radioactive_Slime]

So Hamilton may very well surpass Michael’s records but I still believe Michael to be the GOAT. Michael was often not racing in the undisputed best car yet was still able to put it on the podium ahead of better machines. He elevated not only his team, but his car as well. If Schumacher was racing for Ferrari the past two seasons instead of Sebastian Vettel, Lewis would not be enjoying 5 titles. Granted, Lewis is a very deserving champion and shouldbe considered with the Michael and Ayrton. (heck Nico barely beat him and Botas is nowhere to be seen in the same car) But, I gotta go with Michael. Just an opinion... Keep fighting Michael🏁

[@f7ozen25]

Radioactiveslime did you really just say he never really had the best car 😂

[@frisovangriethuijsen8082]

@@f7ozen25 was often not racing in the undisputed best car

[@f7ozen25]

Friso van Griethuijsen we are talking about Schumacher who had some of the best f1 cars ever I’m not hating but let’s be realistic

[@amroge8703]

F7OZEN, no, he’s right. The Ferrari’s he had weren’t as good as the Williams or the McLarens.

[@aspiknf]

@@amroge8703 Really? I always thought the Ferraris he had in the noughties were the best

[@Nagassh]

Schumacher's name is the driver equivalent of Ferrari. It doesn't matter if he loses his status as top dog, he's carved out such a legacy that he'll always be #1 in many peoples hearts.

[@horsepower523]

Nagassh Well said.

[@QuantumS1ngularity]

Oooof that part... When mentioning Lando going on about being too young to watch Michael race, that made me feel old harder than anything before. Just now i realised there's actually a generation of Formula 1 drivers who actually missed the Golden Era of F1. Damn.. this is mindblowing.

[@M4rkV3n0m]

IKR!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Starting to feel like a survivor LOL

[@MrBboyflexibi]

Not gonna deny that Hamilton , Senna & Fangio were great Drivers but no one would be able to beat Prime Schumacher over the course of a season they might have more pole positions but in a race prolly wouldn’t be able to beat Micheal had 65 Poles but 91 Race wins that statistic says it all

[@largol33t1]

Hamilton is more of an opportunist than a racer. He got the Mercedes seat AFTER Schumacher had spent several seasons developing it. We all know he has the magical ability get a team to work around the CAR. Hammy never could do that. Put Hamilton in 1992 and watch him fall. He wouldn't be able to cope without driver aids in 1994, which was the year Schumacher won his first title. Schumacher in '95 would have beaten Hamilton even if they were in the same car. He had the inferior car and just wiped the floor with Damon Hill. Hill looked like a rookie who couldn't even find the track such as his home gp where he took himself and Schumacher out!

[@gregorytimmons4777]

I believe that all things considered Fangio is still as great as there has ever been. True he does not have 7 titles however far fewer races were run in that era. Out of 51 starts he has 24 wins. Just shy of winning half the Grand Prix entered. 35 podiums and 29 poles. He also won the World Championship 4 years in a row. I like to think what could have been if not for the time he missed due to recuperating from the only major crash of his career. 29 poles out of 51 races run seems about on par with Micheal's 65 out of 91. I'm betting not many have won close to half the races entered. To me that is amazing. Out of 51 events only 16 times was he not on the podium! My reasoning for my admiration of this great Grand Prix racer is #1 His relatively advanced age of his F1 career. Retired at age 46! #2 His total dominance upon coming back from the worst injuries of his career and the only major shunt of his F1 career. #3 His total record in an era where safety was next to a non consideration and drivers were lost at an alarming rate. To honestly look at it historically a large percentage of his peers succumbed to their profession's inherent dangers. The era of no roll bars and driving in short sleeve shirts, no safety belts and head gear with all the protection of a pith helmet. Safety measures really had no impact on reducing fatalities until after more than 10 years from the date of his retirement at (i will say it once more) age 46! Having won the last 4 consecutive championships! The fact that he started winning soon after the start of his F1 career combined with the other statistics listed above and was so dominate in that era at his age i believe means that HE is the one we have NO chance of ever seeing the likes of again. Believe me, total titles won means a lot and ordinarily would carry the day but for everything concerning his career taken together still to me makes him extraordinary to the point that i still have a hard time not considering him above or at least on par with anyone else in history.

[@richardpeachey1103]

New drivers will try to emulate Mr Schumacher but will never beat him in the op ion polls as to me he was simply the best. when he won a race you could just see the delight in his expression and his oh so familiar leap in the air ,Their may have been the odd dodgy manoeuvre but I remember Ayrton doing a few of those, Hope we see him out and about at some point in the future as he as the best will always be remembered for what he gave F1 and his fans.

[@Sp4mMe]

It's a nice overview, but frankly, if you have been following F1 in any way whatsoever and don't know by now that MSC brought fitness, was super-attentive to various details, was a team player - and of course had his controversial moments - then ... I mean, it's just known these days, isn't it? I wished there had been a bit more depth to this. A bit more like Ocon's rather surprising opinion, or maybe that test blood taking thing and such. Good other example might have been how he helped evolve steering wheels (not saying it wouldn't have happened anyway, but he also pushed for certain stuff he specifically wanted).

[@MT-pv2rf]

The truth about Schumacher needing his teammates to sign #2 driver contracts so they weren't allowed to beat compete against him on a level playing field has been leaked. His whole first career is based on a lie: "At the time I handled people like Rubens Barrichello, Eddie Irvine, Giancarlo Fisichella and Jean Alesi, and every time we went to sign a contract with Michael Schumacher or Ferrari it always had conditions in it" - Eddie Jordon. "Whether I signed with Eddie Irvine, Rubens Barrichello or whoever they were - there was a clause there that they always had to play second-fiddle to Michael Schumacher.' Eddie Jordan "I had an opportunity to go to Ferrari but the contract that was offered by Jean was that if Michael was 5th and I was 4th, I had to move over, and, if I was 1st and he was 2nd, I had to move over.I couldn't sign a contract that committed me to being a #2" - David Coulthard. "Ferrari, the contract that was offered effectively made me, on paper, number two to Michael. I've no doubt that Michael was the stronger driver out of the two because I recognise he was a better overall package than I was but at that stage of my career, I just couldn't accept signing a number two contract and that's why I decided to sign at McLaren and I think that was the right decision for my career." David Coulthard.

[@dashcam2417]

#keepfightingmichael

[@grendelum]

Always bugs me when people talk about anyone *_now_* reaching his *# of wins* or *titles* when he was racing *_half_* (or less) of the races per season and spent a good amount of time in the _”old money”_ *”only the top 6 get points”* days... when you had quali-engines and backup cars :)

[@TMJ32]

What's your point exactly

[@angrydad678]

@@TMJ32 the less race in the season means that if back then they had the calendar at the length and the same scoring system they do know he would have got more poles, points and wins.

[@robertr7923]

yes, if there were still 16/17 races per season lewis would be a lot less close in terms of poles and wins. The championships are do still count though

[@TMJ32]

@@angrydad678 OK I agree. I couldn't tell if he was saying that quali engines and backup cars made up for the extra races.

[@TheTororist]

when did he race half or less? 3 to 4 less races isnt half or less. if it bugs you then examine win percentages and compare. thats more fair

[@Igloo391]

The same people who call Schumacher a cheater are Senna fans. Perhaps you should rewatch Senna career: Senna was a massive bully, a cheater, a dirty driver. Senna fans have no word to say. Never.

[@TheKestevon]

Senna punched Irvine in the face in 1993 and shoved Schumacher at the pit in 1992.

[@ThePsychicFish]

Umm probably wrong place to bash Senna...

[@largol33t1]

1992 was a good example: qualifying for Brazil, he deliberately shoved Mansell off the track. At least karma repaid him by making sure his car broke down during the race He also hit him at the last race in Australia. IF SCHUMACHER had done that in Adelaide, people would be screaming and crying about it. Oh, and let's not forget that TWICE he crashed into Alain Prost in Japan to stop him from winning. Senna is the king of the dirty drivers and I always remember him for his ugly behavior. Even off the track, he could be a real asshole. When Eddie Irvine defended his track behavior (And Senna absolutely, 101% would have done the exact same thing) by trying to hold him off, Senna punched him. He should have been fined and banned from the first three races of the following season for that.

[@gerardsotxoa]

No.

[@brixmakers2234]

Igloo391 well no senna cheated once and was very aggressive. Yes more aggressive that Michael but 1994 Adelaide 1997 Jerez 2006 Monaco e.t.c, he is a lil bit of a cheater more so than others but his pace is still undeniable

[@Sillymarin]

Now everyone is a Schumacher. That's how much that guy changed this sport

[@Milkydrummer]

One more pie, and that shirt is going to explode...

[@FrankyPi]

😂

[@mguarin912]

Oliver Court 😂 Thanks for the good laugh.

[@jamesgonzalez4022]

Who ate all the pies? who ate all the pies,? you fat bastard, you fat bastard, Pat Symonds ate all the pies.

[@kamikazeman]

Kitty gets the milkshake.. Bunny gets the paaaaannncake

[@foxsake_]

Oliver Court ha

[@Obetv01]

I love Schumacher. An all round inspiration. Hard work. Talent? Yes, but also lots of hard work. Like C Ronaldo. Hard work to go with the talent. Funny, in the early 2000"s folk got bored of Schumacher winning. Not knowing that we were taking in the last of the real golden era of formula one. Then it got all hybrid, saving tyres, super soft or otherwise. Now we yearn for a time that was.

[@largol33t1]

Hard work was definitely something Michael put out. My father had a chance to tour the Maranello test track and was surprised that it was so late in the day and Schumacher was STILL doing test laps. He said the man's work ethic was unbelievable. And a reporter also mentioned this in a story, noting that Michael kept a folding mountain bike in his car. When he got to the track, it was soooo early that the mechanics were still waiting for the rest of the equipment! Meanwhile, he was pedaling around the track to remember exactly where every corner was. By the time the car showed up, he knew how he wanted the car set up. This was nothing new. Even in his early days at Jordan, he had Eddie Jordan take his mountain bike to the next track long before the semis could get there. Fortunately, Jordan's right hand man saw a method to the "madness" and let him find out how to set up the car his way. Would he have won several races had he stayed at Jordan? I don't even need an answer to that question...

[@Obetv01]

@@largol33t1 Wow. Interesting anecdotes. Do today's drivers work as hard? Or need to work as hard?

[@V12F1Demon]

Flavio Briatore said Michael was more passionate and emotional than Alonso while, Alonso was more objective/cool than Michael...For a German and a Spaniard one would expect it to be the other way around...but in a sense, this does explain Michael's sheer will-power on & off the track something no driver even, Lewis is able to match! #KeepFightingMichael

[@ciaronsmith4995]

Alonso shouldn't even be compared to Michael. Michael was so much better. I rate Raikkonen in the V10 era as better than Alonso considering how much trouble Trulli gave Fernando.

[@rumblefish9]

@@ciaronsmith4995 Where the heck are you getting this! Facts would say otherwise. *Trulli was never actually a threat to Alonso. Didn't even come close. Alonso was no. 6 in 2003 (his debut with Renault) and no.4 in 2004 in the drivers standings and Trulli was no. 8 in 2003 and no. 6 in 2004.* That's 2 positions gap between Alonso and Trulli for both years. In 2004, Alonso was no. 4 despite having more retirements than Trulli (Alonso 5, Trulli 3). Alonso was outdriving Trulli when they were teammates and that was Alonso's rookie year with Renault. In Alonso's rookie year he had four top 3 finishes compared to Trulli's zero! In Alonso's rookie year he won 1 race and pole becoming the youngest then race winner and pole sitter. In 2004, Trulli only won that 1 race because Alonso retired. Why do you think Trulli was booted off? Why do you think the "Trulli train" joke came to be? It was because Trulli was being embarrassed by Alonso. You cannot compare Alonso and Schumacher. Alonso is Alonso while Michael is Michael. Both have passion for their sport. As for Kimi. You only have to see Fernando's results vs Kimi while in Ferrari to see that Kimi doesn't even come close to the level of Fernando. Fernando took that horrible Ferrari to 6th place in the drivers title while Kimi was 12th.

[@ciaronsmith4995]

Ah you don't know F1. Trulli beat Alonso in 2004 in the races they were paired together!!!! Trulli left the team after Monza for political reasons but was head 46 points to Alonso's 45 points. He also had a race win at Monaco while Alonso won ZERO that year. Alonso was beaten. Listen I have watched F1 since 1981. I know a hell of a lot more than you. I agree you cannot compare Alonso and Schumacher, because Michael is 10x better and Alonso was slower than Trulli. "Trulli train" was because Jarno ALWAYS outqualified the real position of his car and was outperforming the car against much quicker ones around him.

[@rumblefish9]

@@ciaronsmith4995 That's just bullshit. He was sacked 3 races before the end of the year. The fact that Alonso only had 1 point less than he did when Alonso had 5 retirements before that speaks that Alonso was better.

[@ciaronsmith4995]

Nope! Trulli had his fair share of bad luck that year too. He beat Alonso in 2004 straight up and matched him in quali in 2003 as well! Alonso was erratic that year like all young fast drivers by spinning/crashing himself at Belgium, Monaco and Italy, while he still kept his job. So in hindsight maybe Jarno should have had Briatore as his manager and he might have been world champion for the next 2 years in their golden era of mass dampers. Alonso had bad luck, but so did Jarno which was entirely no fault of his own. Jarno got punted off track by Montoya at Belgium which easily lost him 4th place. (5pts) Had a transmission failure at the start of Canada which was a possible 3rd to 4th. (5pts) Australia he got hit behind by Sato at the start which compromised his whole race with a damaged diffuser so 4th was possible there rather than 7th. (3pts) At Imola he had a lack of engine power all through the race so maybe he would've beat Alonso for 4th. (1pt) Hungary, Jarno had engine problems early through the race and said he was faster than Jenson before, so 5th was possible if car worked. (4pts) Total of 18pts lost of no fault of his own. The reason he left was a dispute with Flavio and Symonds even admitted recently it's because Alonso would bring more money as a Spanish WDC since Renault had their Mass Damper (illegal) planned for 2005 and 2006. Jarno was the better driver in 2004 and Flavio kicked him out because he wanted nobody to challenge his little pet Alonso. Nobody was talking about Fernando at the end of 2004. Only Kimi and Michael. And rightly so.

[@taroken8846]

He even popularised F1 made it peak,we would all as a nation watch F1 because of him

[@praddzzz]

Mika mentioned abt Michaels mobile Gym at Barcelona. He asked Ron Dennis for one. Ron said No! (It’s ter in Michael’s Insta page around 2017)

[@yellow_x522]

😂

[@stephenmac23]

To second what they said about lando, I was born in 98 & I also haven’t seen him race in his prime etc but doing research I def didn’t regret going back to see what he did. Def a legend

[@giuniral]

Saying that Senna wasn't fit is unfair. In the beginning, he probably was not up to the job, but after that, fitness became his priority. Anyway, Schumi was spectacular and it is among the greatest in history. I'm a fan and hope he gets better.

[@StephenLMW]

I wish people would shut the fuck up saying (statistically) stop talking about the numbers, the real reason why Micheal Schumacher is the greatest driver of all time and my hero is because of how he done things in a car and how he took on the challenge of bringing Ferrari back to the glory days that they had in the 70s, the numbers don’t ultimately count it’s the skill of the driver that ultimately count and Micheal Schumacher is the king. Jim Clark is another magnificent example of how great a racing driver works with the car. Belgium 🇧🇪 1963 in the rain 🌧 he won the race by 5 mins despite suffering with gear box issues so he held one hand on the steering wheel and the other hand holding the gear stick in place. South Africa 🇿🇦 1965 he won by half a minute despite suffering from a slipped disk. Britain 🇬🇧 1965 he won the race with an over heating engine so he switched the car off in the corners and switched it back on again and still won. another true legend of the sport is Fangio the godfather of f1 he won the 1955 Argentine 🇦🇷 Grand Prix despite suffering severe burns on his right leg. Germany 🇩🇪 1957 one of the greatest races of all time he made up 22 seconds on hawthorn and Collins after his pit stop and broke the lap record 9 times in a row. Sir Jackie Stewart achieved a magnificent win in Germany 🇩🇪 1968 in seriously wet 🌧 weather and he was suffering from a broken wrist. and Schumacher has done very similar things to Fangio Stewart and Clark. Belgium 🇧🇪 1995 Micheal wins from 16th on the grid. Spain 🇪🇸 1996 he won the race in the rain 🌧 and his car was running on 8 or 9 cylinders. Belgium 🇧🇪 1996 he won despite suffering a knee injury. Malaysia 🇲🇾 1999 he comes back from a broken leg and sticks the car on pole by a full second to the whole field. 2002 wins 11 races and finished all 17 races in the podium. 2003 the full season he didn’t even have the best car and still wins his record braking 6th title. 2004 a record 13 wins out of 18 races a record that’s incredible the list goes on and on the simple fact of the matter is the 3 greatest racing drivers in motor racing history because of those things that they done in a car is Michael Schumacher Juan Manual Fangio and Jim Clark it’s as simple as that. Plus sir Jackie Stewart another legend

[@panagiotis1519]

Schumacher had an idol, named Senna! He studied & followed his idol's ways. He cried & couldn't speak when he matched Senna's record, neither could Mika. See it on KZbin, you can't miss it!

Even if Hamilton beats his records (which seems more likely with each season), he'll be the one driver who changed the sport most with the professional attitude. He turned it from bunch of crazy dudes in fast cars into the same athletic level of competition that we see in other sports. Surely, if it wasn't for him, somebody else would have done it some time later... but it was him. And with that, every championships since his reign is still a little bit related to his legacy. Legend.

[@roshanhuded2]

MSC a legend in his own right, but that doesn't take away from what Lewis Hamilton has done either. He's made the sport global, especially making the sport much more popular in the western world of USA. Lewis Hamilton has definitely been the greatest influence to the sport of Formula one!

[@Visionist]

Roshan Huded hah, viewership numbers and iconic races getting booted from the calendar says something else (not enough fans turning up to see the races, besides Max fan club). Never seen stands full of Merc supporters besides 1 big dedicated stand in Germany and Malaysia. On top of that, if you’re talking about USA, then it’s Alonso, who has attracted new viewers with his Indy 500 appearance + more.

[@thoughtfulthoughts4645]

@@roshanhuded2 Both Lewis and Micheal are the most influencal drivers in F1 ever

[@praddzzz]

Michael raced all types of F1 cars & won on them. Which Lewis hasn’t even come close to. So Michael will be greatest for me & in comparison Lewis is really having it easy now Nico Rosberg is gone.

[@paulortnakamura2968]

@@praddzzz Indeed! And Lewis in his first ever F-1 season he already has a team which was possible to be a champion. Michael has only 3 years later his first season.

[@dantefajardo347]

Fangio was the first when it came to mental strength. Micheal took leadership, attention to detail, professionalism then fitness to the level no one could match. Then when Louis came, he just said. Nah. I'll just do it then win.

[@elmadi7391]

Thank your video about Schumi !

[@cpt_nordbart]

One wonders how he's doing now. Years after his skiing accident. Lots of speculation was going on in the media. Gladly it turned down and he got time to rest and recover. Still it remains a mystery. One can only imagine the worst which is really sad after this amazing career and outstanding accomplishment. Keep up the fight Michael.

[@pthtjogon]

I believe it was domenicali that said he was "progressing well" but arrivabene said he "wasn't doing well at all". I know who's words I would sooner listen to

[@MrRodzilla]

somebody show me an incident where someone was fighting for a world title and then let his challenger past in the final race

[@RedbadvanRijn-ft3vv]

In 2000 we ware in a winter karting cup,in Germany. It was freezing colt. We saw a tony kart standing in the pits,with Micheal Schumachers brother standing near to it. Then it was qualy time. And there was Michael Schumacher,setting the 2e qualy time. After that,i had a big respect for him.

[@leampunkt3678]

And this is exactly why Michael Schumacher is the forever GOAT and the King of F1. And that won't change, even if someday his record will be broken. He was so much more to F1.

[@therealbamlee]

Pat's shirts bottom button is a real trooper for holding on

[@bozziovai]

for me, what made schumi the best ever formula one driver is during his Early ferrari days. ferrari during the 96, 97, 98, 99 was a dreadful car, especially in 98 when mclaren was THE best that year, but schumi managed to fight back and pushed the mclaren to their limit. i love it when it's pit stop time and his rivals come in and the lap after that schumi gets in Fastest Laps in order to bridge the gap and it always works. He can manage to squeeze in some very quick laps when it is needed ....

[@multikannan100]

God of F1 incredibly indescribable insane driving skills the most complete driver in the history of F1 right from racing,supreme intelligence & building up a team

[@User78347]

10 times better than sham

[@danielrichardson1090]

He’s always gonna be my favourite driver of all time for so many reasons. Some of which are what their talking about in this video. Just wanna get this of my chest if I may, when I watch F1 today the commentators are always saying Alonso, Hamilton could have had more championships if it wasn’t for this or that. So I’m gonna do the same here. If it wasn’t for certain things in Schumi’s career, Michael Schumacher could have had more championships also. Like maybe even 11 when you look at it. Wish he did but that’s Motorsports. Miss him heaps please get better. #KeepFightingMichael. #TeamMichael.

[@M4rkV3n0m]

I can say it in a different way to hammer the point home: From 1994-2006 there was only ONE year, 1996, in which the title was not decided by the following question: Who can beat Michael Schumacher? It was always Michael vs. the rest! He was and always will be THE BEST!

[@alcoyne3333333333333]

Fantastic video thanks 👍☘🇮🇪

[@adamkhan5274]

James Roberts awarded me Driver of the day in F3 back in 2001

[@Pintkonan]

IMHO schumi is the goat. i say that not because im german, i say that because of all the accomplishments he has alongside his human flaws. it makes him so relatable.

[@ramaanomuravha8575]

What a legend, visionary ,revolutionary and innovator

[@dmcerrrmmmm]

When is Pats due date?.

[@purplebondsaiyan2987]

GOAT hope he wakes up and gets Better #KeepfightingMichael!!!!

[@rxmmxs]

Even if Hamilton wins 10 Championships Senna and Schumacher are the more skilled drivers imo. Nowerdays the cars are more like computers on 4 wheels and mercedes doesn't really have a lot of compatetors. Im not saying Hamilton isn't a great driver but i feel like it's a bit easier for him now than it used to be for Schumacher and Senna.

[@kj48tiger]

Senna and Hamilton are the 2 fastest of all time and nobody is as gifted as hamilton is...

[@iMadrid11]

Those F1 cars don’t drive on the own. The more technology and computers you have in an F1 car. The more things could go wrong. It still takes driver skill to get consistent lap times. No matter how many driver aid technology you have in the car. Those are merely tools to help you drive the car go faster.

[@LeoManAndMountain]

There are no traction aids no braking aids and no electronically controlled suspension, your just talking rubbish, the current cars are the most tourqey cars there has ever been

[@rxmmxs]

@@iMadrid11 As I said Hamilton is an incredible driver but in my opinion he won't be as good as Schumacher or Senna. Also Hamilton is only as dominant since Mercedes has the best car in the grid just sayin

[@rxmmxs]

@@kj48tiger Deffinitly disagree that Hamilton is the most gifted driver. He wasn't nearly as successful as now when there were more teams which could compete.

[@teemumyyrylainen9247]

The fact is … if rules where same as they where back in the day… none of the current era drivers would of come even close to Michael's points and win's + leading into championships. The fact that only top 6 would score points in race and from win you get 10 points and from second you would get 6 points.. 4pts for 3.rd and so forth.. These kids would not stand a chance… couple that with the fact that there are double the races now per season and when you have race winning car , you can rack up the points and wins so fast compared to old days , when it was season over, testing starts and others teams can catch up fast the difference. I doubt there will ever be an driver at same caliber as Michael was… and im not saying that as fan boy of him.. i was all ways Häkkinen fan. Prost and Keke Rosberg before him who as kid i looked up towards. But i all ways felt that others where there to beat the best there is and when they did, it was all ways an huge thing. Senna was the ultimate one lap qualifying monster, but i felt that he lacked the over all traits to be the all time great. For me Michael was the perfect mix of Senna and Prost, where thinking and pure talent and speed combines to one.

[@gianluca5638]

Are there more videos like this one? Because this was pure gold.

[@ciaronsmith4995]

I've watched F1 since the late 70's and early 80's and in my view, the top 3 of all time are: 1. Senna. 2. M. Schumacher. 3. Hakkinen. Michael changed the game in terms of consistency throughout a race and gave the blueprint for the modern F1 driver. Every team now EXPECTS his qualities from a driver. He was so much fitter, faster and professional than any driver in his era.

[@kj48tiger]

How can you put a guy with 20 race wins at third and not include the Goat (LH)

[@ciaronsmith4995]

Good question. Mika only had race winning cars for a few years. And in that time was probably the best qualifier I have ever seen after Senna. Beyond belief commitment. If we put Michael on a pedestal, then YOU HAVE to put Mika right up there with him because he pushed Michael to his limits and was the driver Michael claimed was his greatest rival. The fact is Mika Hakkinen was just insanely brave and quick. He out qualified Senna at his first race with Macca too. Ron also claimed he was the best McLaren driver ever (sky interview). He could beat Lewis imo.

[@chrissennfelder7249]

@@ciaronsmith4995 Agreed. Mika's consistency and pace were amazing. Sadly, MCL couldn't keep up with Ferrari after 2001.

[@ciaronsmith4995]

Mika got scared after the crash/failure in Australia 2001. He admitted this. He was never the same after the suspension broke in that race. He secretly decided he didn't want to race anymore and then the engine failure in Spain was the nail in the coffin, he told Ron in Monaco that he was done. But, I agree with you. The guy was an absolutely amazing driver. Magic rivalry.

[@LoQOpa]

@@kj48tiger yeah a goat who cant beat his mate 2016 *Give Ocon , Max the same car and they would also win championships*

[@NorwayGokart99]

i would like to visit the Schumi museum.. is it for a limited time period or is it something that will probably be around for a few years?

[@Sp4mMe]

It's permanent. It's part of Motorworld, so there's other stuff there too.

[@largol33t1]

I did have a chance to see the museum next to the Ferrari factory and they had his 2001 Ferrari. It took my breath away. Such a shame I never had a chance to meet the legend.

[@commenttorv5572]

Open all year, 7 days of the week (check the hours), free (I am afraid someone will break something😂) and not temporary. Amazing place.

[@commenttorv5572]

@@Sp4mMe Yeah there is also other stuff but I totally forgot to see them😂. Only in my 2nd visit.

[@rossrreyes]

Schumacher, like many other greats, can and have won driving a mid field car. Can Hamilton? Doubt it

[@bianco9359]

hamilton has won a race every season since he started mate. Even when vettel had the dominant car for 4 years and mclarens pace was way off. Nothing wrong with an argument saying schumi is greatest of all time, but to do it by casting doubts on hamiltons raw pace and ability to win is not the way to do it. Over one lap there probably has never been a quicker driver than lewis hamilton. Don't forget too, that rosberg was no barrichello second driver and ham has driven in an era full of world champions and worthy rivals, competing with him on track but also for the best race seats. Kimi, alonso, rosberg, vettel, button, people will probably look back at hamilton as the champion of champions. Schumi's final 8 years in f1, the only driver that could touch him was mika hakkinen. The driver that ended his dominance, alonso, was hamilton's first teammate, and in equal machinary the 2 time champion could not outscore the rookie.... They could both win in midfield cars is my point and I don't think there is much if anything between them

[@rhafiraynoor1779]

@@bianco9359 Mika Hakkinen was the first person to beat Michael in his prime. Glad you pay some respect to him :)

[@delbroox]

Come on, I don't really love Hamilton and I think Schumacher was better has he changed teams to dominant ones with Ferrari and Benetton, while Hamilton always had great cars, but you have to recognise that he is one of the greatest drivers ever, even in a midfield car he would definitely do good.

[@cranky1812]

@@bianco9359 Michael changed pretty much everything as the guys are telling in the video, Hamilton hasn't changed F1 Hamilton and others are doing what he brought into F1. Simple example let's see if Hamilton can win a race with the car stuck in 5 gear without electronic or electric assistance.

[@Euclides287]

@@cranky1812 Schumahcer never won a race with a car stuck in 5th gear without electronic or electric assistance either. So what exactly is your point? 🤔

[@corpsecoder_nw6746]

when you listen to Schumacher talk about how Mercedes improved in 2013, Vettel's charge to his 4th world title, Alonso's Ferrari struggles etc., he mentioned that a team is like a gearbox, get all the right people in the right places and let them work well with one another. That's a perfect analogy. You need every gear, every gear has to be right: 1) have the right number of teeth, 2) right strength, 3) right rigidity, 4) right radius), every gear should be able to rotate as well as it can, every gear should rotate such that no other gear has it's teeth grinded or its movement restricted. This analogy even poked the hole in Ron Dennis's matrix management methodology of running McLaren. So this is the team philosophy argument as to why perhaps Schumacher at McLaren would've been less successful. Although if Newey and Schumacher had teamed up to tell Ron, Ron wouldn't have restricted Adrian's ideas so much for fear of making other departments' jobs (examples: chassis or suspension or vehicle dynamics) harder. Newey always knew what he was doing and with Michael backing him Ron might've seen the merit in their ways and adapted. It would've been really cool and McLaren would probably be the most successful team. But I can dream.

[@corpsecoder_nw6746]

In a Mercedes 2013 interview with Lee McKenzie, Schumacher is asked about Fernando's struggles at Ferrari and he said "if you're struggling to succeed and have a slower car, then you're partly responsible for what you have. You have to think like a gearbox______"

[@douglasdowney3433]

The stats are awesome for Michael. But they will eventually be over run by others like Hamilton. But even the numbers don't tell the whole story. So many times Michael would come and show his championship skill like no one else could. He remains the greatest driver ever. I feel so fortunate that I got to see him race live.

[@benn87]

For me, it's also more the events during the less dominant times. The victories in 96, pole in Monaco in 96 and 2012...

[@XIX-JAN-MCMLXXVII]

The only reason Michael had the greatest impact in F1 and an unmatched aura amongst every driver who ever raced was because he was the best driver to ever race cars... Very simple...

[@portuenglish1]

Because Senna died...

[@XIX-JAN-MCMLXXVII]

@@portuenglish1 Well, I would not argue either way as long as it’s Michael and/or Ayrton at the top...

[@portuenglish1]

@@XIX-JAN-MCMLXXVII 👍

[@mickpsyphon3440]

Michael changed EVERYTHING! Even the winning Team and Car that Lewis Hamilton has enjoyed at Mercedes is a direct result of Michael's coming out of retirement. Ross brought him in, not to win races and championships, but to help expedite the development of the entire Team into a winning Team. That included so much more than any other driver has offered. In fact, despite Lewis' obvious talents, it's not unfair to say that all of his statistics at Mercedes should have an asterisk next to them, with an explanation that those points are just as much Michael's as they are Lewis' and the Team's.

[@eminentgold]

That button needs a pay raise it's working so hard...

[@AussieDad79]

The camera man needs hazard pay for potential loss of eye!

[@dantefajardo347]

Schumi was the only driver that came into a rubbish team from a dominant team and work it out and grind it out until he won and dominated. Fangio and Senna could not claim that as they preferred to look for a competitive team off the bat.

[@VictorSantos-kj5ji]

Very good discussion indeed. I could see Michael racing and it was really amazing. But there is one important thing to comment on. It was not Michael who iniciated fitness' practices in order to get ready to give the best. It began properly with Ayrton, just after he realized he wasn't well prepared to long runs (Pat mencioned that race - Kyalami, 1984). Since then, he started to become more than a driver, he became na athlete through the years under the cares of Nuno Cobra and Joseph Leberer. Clearly, Michael went some steps ahead, applying and improving this approach in many diferent ways, which is fantastic, of course. But it was not him "the pioneer" in this particular aspect.

[@keithrichards4296]

Very well said. But in a place of fanboys, they'll never admit it. This "Fitness, commitment, and a win-at-all-costs competitive spirit" statement it's all about Ayrton Senna.

[@M4rkV3n0m]

Spot on. Michael perfected the approach to the sport and thus changed F1 forever. F1 has many great names but thus far three, that will live forever and everyone will know: Fangio, Senna and Schumacher.

[@keithrichards4296]

@@M4rkV3n0m kzbin.info/www/bejne/pICQn3ecltima7s

[@jimthetallguy]

There’s a lot of people I’ve seen who have this belief that British F1 fans hate Michael; a lot of it at the time was media, with Michael being German, and the likes of Damon and Jacques being British and Canadian, there’s a narrative harking back to the world wars that papers jumped on, along with Michael being the competitor of the homegrown driver; I think everyone can understand that - but going to Silverstone, the number of “get well soon Schumi” posters and banners, of Schumacher Ferrari era hats and shirts; he’s a least respected, if not loved by a vast vast majority of fans; for me he’s the GOAT not just because of his speed and the things they go into in the video, but that he was willing, in the heat of the moment, to potentially put someone in a wall to win; no matter how you slice and dice it the drivers are out there to compete, and to win at all costs, he who dares wins and Michael had the biggest heart, and more desire than any of them, that’s why we’ll always remember him, not because of 7 time WDC statistic; that’s my two cents anyway 😊

[@chrisclermont456]

Some of the statements here are astonishing. Mark Webber is the most like Schumacher in his attention to detail and obsession with fitness? Sebastian Vettel? Lando Norris who has yet to turn one lap in a grand prix? I'm a Webber fan, and I would'nt have made that comparison. And what about Vallteri Bottas and Esteban Ocon who are incredibly physically fit (okay, they did at least mention Ocon)? And how they danced around the obvious comparison: Lewis Hamilton. No other current driver has a greater attention for detail than Hamilton. Hamilton has workout videos. He constantly praises his team which loves him just like Michael. The thing both he and Schumacher had the most in common was their inner belief that they could win any race they entered no matter what. Please get some people who have some reasonable insight to offer opinions in the future.

[@Luke22SV]

The GOAT

[@monkeywrench431]

Anyway to buy only that Schumacher issue of the magazine?

[@multikannan100]

God of F1 in the truest sense of the word supreme simply beyond words

It's impossible in sport to claim who the best is of all time. I'm not a big fan of Schumacher but I don't think any driver of today or before him could beat him in the same car in their prime.

[@V12F1Demon]

When is the magazine out?

[@Jake-ui4wz]

Even if he does get overtaken, we must compare or percentages. Compared on percentages is more fair, there were less races back then.

[@lousekoya1803]

Thank you !

[@caincha]

Apart from the team building thing this video pretty much describes Ayrton Senna actually. Yes he was very unfit on his first races and he realised that and then started to take care of that side of things too. And he was the one who had the motto 'attention to detail' and was the one considered ruthless on track and so on. If anything Schumacher is a 'improved' version of Ayrton too bad we never had the chance to actually see them fighting for the tittle…

[@sloppynyuszi]

I wonder if Pat is a bit salty on FA because of the whole crash gate thing. Him and Briatore got banned from the sport and he got off Scott free being one of the highest earners in the sport. As for greatest of all time, really depends on criteria. There is a good case for Graham Hill, who was champion in most major sport disciples, or in my book Jack Brabham who was basically if Adrian Newey was driving his own cars. Those two are most under rated F1 champs in the goat conversations. Hey

[@corpsecoder_nw6746]

7:42 the selfless part of this is that he did the same at Mercedes even though he knew he wouldn't be reaping the benefits. Yea sure you could say he had to be nice because of the world's attention on him, but he was also very private. No one knew how close he was with Jeff in the Mercedes composites department, but he was. Ok Rubens said, "I'd rather be who I am than the ruthless man Michael Schumacher is." But that's racing, you do have to be a bit of a ruthless competitor. On track you have to fight.

[@LarmeMo]

Autosport do you have his controversy race’s starts as well

[@LR_84]

5:10 ehm 1992 cars did have power steering, '84 cars were on another level of physical demand. Yes he is right about Senna's fitness. But he soon surpassed that barrier

[@digigarb]

Where do all those wonderful model F1 cars come from? Seems to be quite the collection!

[@alelibiv1469]

thank you autosport, very cool!

[@quickshift558]

Greatest of all time, Still the king, still number one

[@jimmyjohn6952]

Shumi did it for the boys

[@redipustaka3222]

Even Pat symons says Schumacher is the best racer to work with him.

[@thecodex0994]

Not a massive fan of shumi but he's definitely in my top 5

[@michael12345678902]

Fisichella drove Schumacher off at Brazil 2006 to Allow his teammate Alonso win also in 2005 the front Michelin tyres on Alonso car were illegal

[@maliknielsen7952]

Schumacher best in F1 not Hamilton he's is a Primadonna he's car is the Best true

[@Guinnessdrnkr1234]

Shumi actually had to work for his wins, driving against the best driver's in modern F1.

[@Steve_MFr]

Nice to see a positive report on Schumacher and his legacy - above all by a Brit magazine. Aside from national pride, I think one reason German fans were enamored by Schumacher is because in interviews etc, he comes across as a genuinely nice guy. Non-native German speakers miss out on that picture and have to judge Schumacher when he's speaking a foreign language or by 3rd party reports. Pat Symonds puts a good perspective on Schumacher's character. Even though Schumacher's english wasn't bad and he came across as nice enough when being interviewed in english (such as his appearance on Top Gear), it is not the same. Hamilton comes across much more arrogant and unfriendly in interviews than Schumacher did IMO.

[@Eonymia]

speaking of fitness: Keke used to get a lot of shit from the Finnish press at the time because he hated exercising and the sports press didn't consider him an athlete.

[@DuncanCunningham]

Pat knows about pushing the rules. He knows what he was doing at Benetton in 1994, they pushed it hard and got away with a lot more than they were punished for had they pulled that crap in the late 2000’s they would have been thrown out of the championship.

[@vanisso]

the best!!. may he Rest In Peace 🙏🙏

[@bis4blair]

Ummm hes still alive....

[@chinootripathi9719]

HE IS NOT FUCKING DEAD!!!

[@1x2x3xdk]

When is pat due?

[@FCC46]

#britishbias Had to plug Hamilton right from the intro