Michael Shumacher is The Stig. Or is he?

[@lucky9381]

In all the years of Top Gear and The Grand Tour this still remains the best ever moment.

[@RumblePirate]

Truly mate... Shumi n stig, I cherish the most

[@markcf83]

Yesssssssss......

[@Random-ep3ys]

An the fxx is micheals

[@herceg6772]

Agree

[@andrewhall6292]

Brilliant

[@defalt3841]

*takes off helmet* 'Just a smaller helmet.'

[@jamesandonian7829]

EXACTLY WHAT I WAS EXPECTING

[@alexveldhuis6004]

Helmut

[@jamesandonian7829]

@@alexveldhuis6004 helmet*

[@lotusraptos]

@@jamesandonian7829 Not getting the joke, I see...

[@monikaobermair222]

Hey Vsauce, Michael here.

[@brent07]

We miss you Michael Schumacher. Please recover soon.

[@billinbrigz3405]

@@ladecouverteoulignorance9891 tbh i reckon he will gain some fuction back, he will never be the same tho thats for sure

[@Mrlimbus2060]

@@ladecouverteoulignorance9891 he isnt dead. You stoopid

[@evanstutzman4672]

@@ladecouverteoulignorance9891 actually hes not a vegetable his son said they would watch his races while in therapy and he just got transferred to paris for surgey to be able to walk again

[@oliver9606]

He’s actually making really good recovery

[@diethersantos6404]

@@ladecouverteoulignorance9891 hey man he's not dead!

[@jarradghent4746]

That was the coolest thing ever when I was a kid.

[@ZinedinePrime]

Same

[@bebble985]

Still is

[@th3flick444]

@Nick Lindsey same here man i was so pumped when i saw schumi

[@samdoran1032]

same

[@aspiknf]

Yep one of the coolest things, I thought Michael really was the Stig lol

[@marekmisztal2542]

It's not the real Stig It's the Stig's german cousin

[@edim108]

He must have had a haircut before the interview.

[@stulchmulch227]

The stigs german seven time Formula 1 world champion cousin

[@faisalsaleh3022]

The first thing came to my mind😂😂😂

[@alex9sep]

Listen wiseguy...shut the fuck up!

[@finngriggs5592]

I honestly prefer that

[@carguysr8163]

This is gold. Clarkson absolutely nailed it. Perhaps the greatest studio scene in Top Gear history. Clever idea. Would have loved to see the faces in the boardroom when this idea gets proposed. I would imagine "bloody brilliant" was mentioned a few times.

[@SuperSeeck]

Read Richard Porter’s book. It’s quite a story.

[@borntokill5000]

@@SuperSeeck which one ?

[@hubertgostynski7809]

@@borntokill5000 And on That Bombshell: Inside the Madness and Genius of Top Gear

[@magicmulder]

@O R Ferrari probably paid Schumacher to promote the car.

[@simonkevnorris]

Even though people can buy the Ferrari FXX they can't take it home. Ferrari will transport the car with support crew to a track and at the end take it back.

[@grahamharper8114]

It always puts a lump in my throat when the audience cheers him, the greatest of all time.

[@jblvxk]

Ever heard of Lewis Hamilton bud

[@f1pro299]

@@jblvxk like seriously no body cares

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

@@jblvxk Aryton Senna? But tbf I have no complaints with anyone saying Schumacher is the greatest ever, the man was such a brilliant driver

[@srxt6758]

@@jblvxk couldnt even lace his shoes. Powerplug drs champion. All he needed was op engine and dirty air did the rest for him. 2014 onwards I simply dont consider F1. The decade that only gave us 3 champions is a pretty shit decade if you ask me...

[@jblvxk]

@@srxt6758 clearly u know nothing about the sport of F1 then.

[@DaigoParry]

Even with the helmet on, Michael’s mannerisms all show through.

[@Mikeb1001]

12x12surface It’s weird how obvious it is watching it back but I never clicked on at the time

[@leampunkt3678]

So true

[@chicken5735]

Ben collins was the stig, he even made a book about it.

[@n1kobefan]

@@chicken5735 everybody knows this

[@muffinland]

One guy in the audience back where the Stig was first standing definitely figured it out, but couldn't quite believe it hahaha

[@chrissss696]

When they recorded this episode, the Stig was Ben Collins, Schumacher just did the lap with FXX because it's his own car, and Ferrari wouldn't allow anyone else to drive it

[@stulchmulch227]

Christ chris NOOOOO FUCKING WAY YOU ARE LYING

[@lisakaz35]

"Able" as in "permitted" or "able" as in "capable"?

[@Okuni_]

@@lisakaz35 permitted

[@leonkernan]

As in Enzo himself will rise up and kill anyone else touching the car.

[@MrYesNeinMaybe]

Christ chris, he was the only one able to drive a FXX!?? What a bullshit! You’re a liar and completely clueless! And it seems you don’t know anything about the FXX History!

[@WhipRunner]

Come back, Michael.

[@Jake-ui4wz]

WhipRunner Ha

[@aaryeshg.6526]

458 likes = Ferrari 458 Italia

[@efezeybel7698]

AG19RDR 745 like 745 superfast

[@Mrlimbus2060]

@@efezeybel7698 812 likes= 812 superfast

[@alex9sep]

my tears are falling for him.

[@sunny4lady]

I actually met shumacher on the 27 march of 2012. I had no idea who he was as I dont follow formula 1 racing. I had spent the night in Madrid on the 26 march while having a stop in Madrid, having come from Morocco. In the morning of the 27 march I was due to take a flight back to Denmark, but I missed my flight due to me not recognising the 1 hour ahead time difference switch. So while I frantically went outside to search for a shuttle bus to take to the next terminal so that I could purchase a new ticket home, I saw Schumacher standing in front of a very large bus. I walked straight up to him and asked him if the bus he was standing in front of was a shuttle bus and then proceeded to tell him that I had missed my flight. He was so nice and then smiled at me and told me, ''no, but you can come with us to Valencia''. I said, ''no, I really need to find a shuttle bus''. Then I looked at his red shirt that he was wearing, and in small letters there was in writing FORMULA 1 on his shirt. That confused me, so I looked up at him and asked,''Formula 1?!''. He just smiled back at me and never mentioned who he was. So then I went on my way pacing up and down looking for a shuttle bus and I noticed that a few men from his team were looking very strangely at me, which all prompted me to google formula 1 and there was a picture of schumacher, a 7 time world champion! Ha! Anyways, he was such a down to earth, just genuine real nice guy. True story! :-)

[@sunny4lady]

@@aspecimen6773 haha yeah it was a surreal experience

[@paryudisaditya8845]

This is hard to believe but i will believe you just because it's awesome

[@egan2917]

😦😦😦😦😦😦😦

[@Josmersuero]

It just sounds like Michael.

[@sunny4lady]

@@Josmersuero hehe yes he was a very cool and nice guy :-)

[@ManilvaRS]

I knew Schuey wasn’t really the stig, but it was just the most amazing TV moment for me to see him there, I had a suspicion from his mannerisms on the sofa it was gonna be him. As a Damon hill fan in the early 90s I despised him, but only years on could I be honest with myself at his true talent, and have had nothing but respect and admiration since. Keep fighting Michael. 7 times a legend!

[@charamia9402]

Just look at him, his posture, his movement, it's no doubt even with the helmet on. An exhilerating moment for sure! Funny thing is, Mick resembles him in how he moves, his stance. Can't wait to see what he'll achieve.

[@ARB6769]

Stig: *is Michael Schumacher* Ben Collins: You fool, you fell for one of the classic blunders

[@waleedaslam9702]

I hope michael recovers fast. I remember watching this when it came out. He was my favorite driver. I miss michael

[@bigmilkers6954]

He’s getting better hopefullt

[@al3xxx918]

He won't get better. His son said, that he can not even talk to him. Very tragical and very bad

[@ahabduennschitz7670]

Hes a Vegetable

[@2878899]

Everyone misses Michael :(

[@iakhalifa]

I too remember the arching this with my siblings and screamed so much - what a moment and what a lap

[@NWIE76]

The legend that will always be, the maestro......Michael Schumacher. Thank u so much Michael for so many years of heart racing excitment. Massive respect. God bless.

[@lorrimiller7010]

Michael was the stig for one show. Stig wanted to be “The Michael “ every day

[@PlayMadness]

God. Knowing that the head shake after the first request to take off the helmet was Schumi improvising makes this so much better. Get well soon, Michael. We miss you.

[@709mash]

Always loved that they purposefully botched the reasonably priced car lol. He's Michael Schumacher. He doesn't need the bragging rights lol. Plus his FXX run was beautiful. It was his car because there are only 30, and Ferrari wouldn't lend top Gear one, and they certainly weren't going to say no to Michael Schumacher bringing his along lol.

[@bondmode]

Plus he would never accept to risk his n1 status

[@HenioGracie]

I wonder what was the real time

[@soundninja99]

​@@HenioGracieI don't think he did a lap in the reasonably priced car. The one shown was Ben Collins

[@kami3000]

Wishing Schumi and his family all the best!

[@QuantumS1ngularity]

I love the reaction of the that guy in the wheelchair. He's just engulfed in emotion. This is what my soul was doing the first time i saw this episode. It can just be described as euphoria. I've been a massive Schumaher fan ever since i can remember myself. I was 4 years old when he had his debut in Jordan and don't remember that, but i remember his days from Benetton on and oh boy, when he joined Ferrari. For me he is the biggest legend in F1's history and i honestly think the Golden Era of F1 wouldn't have been the same w/o him. His achievements are on a whole another level compared to nowdays Formula 1.

[@Scotty2303]

IS IT SUSAN BOYLE?! - Jeremy Clarkson 2009

[@stefanfasch4497]

Luke Sheppey i think it was supposed to be clarkson😂

[@LoggyWD]

@@stefanfasch4497 that's his son.

[@DEE-qu5mc]

🤣

[@emiliospowerballer1441]

whos susan boyle

[@Userthekingdom]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Hompuu]

Possibly the most epic moment in all of TV history.

[@RAMPZ16]

i agree... iliterally messaged my friend the same thing

[@diahane092]

That was the coolest thing I've ever seen. I'm crying.

[@MilaNScooby]

That wink he does is everything haha

[@aizazrehman5153]

2:25 that wink omg my heart

[@rohankar1999]

For the people fighting it out in the comments: This particular FXX was a gift by Ferrari to Micheal when he retired for the first time. The FXX was a track-only car and a quite coveted one too. Ferrari only allowed people who owned the cars to drive it, they weren't even allowed to take the cars home, it stayed with Ferrari and was only available on track. Same as the Aston Martin Valkyrie.

[@jamessummers1902]

We all need to remember just how many of the most iconic TV moments of all time Top Gear has given us.

[@scotmiller1678]

What about that guy that looks like a young Alain Prost at 3:00.

[@motorsportfan3202]

Scot Miller oh my god. Where did he find the time machine?

[@lukasbeck4421]

Scot Miller Prost son looks really like him. With the helmet on you can't see any difference

[@simonkevnorris]

You need a side profile to see if he has a similar nose.

[@isaacchua0405]

Holy shit

[@jannadrielcervo7753]

Hahaha! He really looks like Prost in the 80’s.

[@Dr4fter]

This charisma, this drive skill, he will always be THE LEGEND ❤

[@NippyMoto]

When I was watching this for the first time I knew the guy under the helmet was Schumacher straight away because of the way he sat.

[@thefrustratedguitarist4737]

That long tense quiet moment just before he crams the stick into reverse after getting off the line SLAYS me every time.

[@timnielsen9557]

Still love it in 2019! Best Driver ever.

[@jashargubetini2477]

@@wecky2003 Yep

[@jashargubetini2477]

@@wecky2003 When he join Ferrari they hadn't won a title for decades, he even make it that they reshape the race track, he knew every person in the team, he knew their problems and thank to him they had an incredible team spirit (you can watch how many have tears in the eyes when he last time were with them), thanks to it they kept improving the car year after year. It took them 4 years to get to the top and thanks to him Ferrari, the oldest f1 team won the title for the first time in 18 years. There were other great drivers, but they always drived for the best team, he made the team great, he is a real champion, the greatest ever! Period!

[@abdulraoufaoun2199]

The legend of all times, Michael Schumacher

[@Firemarioflower]

Man..... i wanted him to do a proper lap in the Suzuki and just humiliate every other F1 driver.....

[@evelinacojocaru5216]

Sure it would have been nice. But too sad.....he probably wont be able to do it .....not in this life sadly!

[@lisakaz35]

I would really have loved to see how much faster than the avg celebrity could he do with an avg car.

[@gianniskamakas3578]

Maybe his time was too off to compete the other ones, so he purposely "lost" the track

[@Just_Tong]

@Hjdkfjffkdk Hkfkfysye wrong sport genius

[@blakee4974]

@@gianniskamakas3578 i know this is years old by now, but i heard it was due to his contract with ferrari

[@zondahyt45]

3:39 Jeremy “Oh NO!” Will always kill me 😂😂😂

[@Dom21221]

Got goosebumps watching this. Recover soon Michael.

[@jess1990cat]

Michael Schumacher is the greatest f1 driver ever Hopefully he'll make a return soon!

[@Endidixknsej]

jess1990cat he won’t make a return to f1 but hopefully he will recover

[@rougeandrei9095]

Ayrton Senna*

[@aaronbrall859]

DSSR he will never recover fully, such a shame to see a legend go down like that

[@enigma_7772]

racz bence rude

[@thomaslindsay1525]

I mean what can you say. He's a legend and all we want is to see him again

[@reeceguerin9855]

2:53 young alain prost on the left

[@herohamada3124]

Hahahhahaahh😂.😂😂.😂.😂..😂.

[@اسيرالشوقالجارح]

This episode will never forget even with the next 10 generations

[@BlackAce-zr2ms]

I remember sitting in my Aunties front room, we were all in there and as soon as it was Michael Schumacher I just LOST IT!!! #KeepFightingMichael

[@respectablebogan3276]

it wasn't really MIchael the Stig at that time was Ben Collins

[@f1pro299]

@@respectablebogan3276 everyone knows that, excitement was for Michael Schumacher the legend

[@xander1052]

#KeepFightingMichael Schumacher was, and still is, the greatest Driver F1 has had, and it all started at the 1991 belgian grand prix where the clutch went at Raidillon and retired on lap 1, 1991 was one of only 4 seasons in which he didn't have a win, which is just simply astonishing if you ask me.

[@hippievogelei]

@Qui Gonn Jin a detuned v10 against v8s ferraris had more torque

[@pocholocatoto5246]

And it could have been only 1 winless season if he didn’t come back in 2010

[@aspiknf]

The greatest is Ayrton Senna, but Michael is 2nd best

[@gyetvaimarcell]

For those who are arguing about MSC vs HAM. I am a big Schumacher fan. Look. Dosen't matter if Hamilton exceeds Schumacher in titles or races won. Schumacher is a LEGEND. Hamilton will be a LEGEND. He is a good driver. Maybe MSC knew about engineering, knew more about cars. But they both are amazing. MSC wont be a smaller person if Hamilton exceeds him in any way. Someone will exceed Hamilton in the future. Juan Manuel Fangio, Alberto Ascari, Ayrlton Senna, Nikki Lauda etc. They are all legends. Legends are equal! The statistics that who won what are pointless then...okay? Be happy that we had MSC, be happy that we have Lewis, and support the rising stars!

[@finnkampfergegen7454]

Sebastian Vettel

[@greekieshion4501]

Literally saw no one talking about it.

[@sondremoe]

@@greekieshion4501 well said

[@brucelamberton8819]

Sign of true greatness is what a driver can achieve in a poor car, and for me that's where Hamilton fails

[@shaanrathod7528]

@@brucelamberton8819 he won races in 2009 and 2011 cars which were dog shit

[@squashpuddle8868]

Yeap one of Top Gears greatest moments... Schumacher's mannerisms before the helmet came off👌 You knew it was Shumi 👌 This just bought me to tears...💕

[@linkinhybrid7214]

Michael Schumacher is my idol

[@alinusgheiming]

@Qui Gonn Jin cry

[@vitovisceglia]

@Qui Gonn Jin u need a professional help

[@f1pro299]

Mine too

[@desmocorse64]

you will be number 1 in my heart, nobody made me dream like you. you are sorely missed by everyone, come back quickly Michael..

[@kerstentittel4179]

The best Driver on the Planet. Schumi we miss you. The Power of Formula 1 with the best Formula 1 Driver ever and ever

[@coreykishman8833]

Always love to you Shu, all the best,

[@falkhammermuller9342]

At the time he was just the greatest driver there had ever been and probably is still among the greatest ever. Having him on the show alone would have been a great pop. In combination with the stig coming out, this was tv gold.

[@ubernate860]

"IS IT SUSAN BOYLE??" Is one of the funniest things ever uttered on television

[@philtaylor3098]

This has to be the most defining moment ever of Top Gear.

[@thehh5118]

I was a kid back then and it was the first time I heard of Michael Schumacher, what a moment!

[@thatguyfromcetialphaV]

I met MS after the British GP in 2002. It was a wet race which he won easily. Security wasn't tight like now so I was wondering around the back of the paddock heading for my car and he came out of the back of the Ferrari garage. He was a nice guy. Get well soon.

[@Firemarioflower]

Cool! You got an autograph?

[@thatguyfromcetialphaV]

@@Firemarioflower i did, yeah. I remember how much taller than him I was. He had good manners.

[@HighLifeGermany]

Who cuts onions in my room?…. This is one of the greatest TV moments I have ever seen.

[@thomasnichol4138]

I get a bit teary eyed every time I watch this.

[@hullian1113]

“WHO WANTS TO SEE THE STIG’S HEAD?!” *blood-curdling screams*

[@magicmetal888]

The most adhered and the best moment in top gear history. Oh my god. MSC

[@ciaranwalsh96]

Him refusing to take off the helmet off at first wasn't scripted - that was Michael own idea to increase the tension for TV. The crew were blown away at the genius of it.

[@Minecraftandcompany]

The wink is the best part. Keep fighting Michael!!

[@ajtheracer95]

"MICHAEL SCHUMACHER IS LOST, EVERYBODY!!!" 🤣

[@ahmedp800]

Still puts a smile on my face ❤️

[@Jackedatracing1]

The goat, hope for you a speedy recovery stigmacher you are a true legend

[@wogga8]

What a great episode. The day the great man came to top gear. Come back Michael, you have been away too long.

[@k.j.b.1536]

I absolutely don't care if this is cameo, Schumacher is ten thousand times worthy of being The Stig.

[@Superphilipp]

Holy shit, he almost killed that camera man!

[@badboyjoe1986]

The best f1 driver of all time,.facts

[@damonbervoets1435]

This man is an inspiration and a legend!

[@madalinbpopa]

Amazing, everytime I watch this I have a tear in my eye. Schumi ❤️

[@Psgferrari68]

Le plus grand de tous!il m'a fait rêver et pleurer la f1 sans lui ce n'est plus pareil bon courage a lui et a ca famille et qu'un jour nous puissions le revoir en bonne santé que la force et le courage l'accompagne chaque jour je prie pour lui

[@ivangaoculinary2419]

Michael Schumacher is always a master, everybody loves his action on tracks

[@cyrilebeh1363]

The man! The myth! The Legend! Get well soon.

[@AG2377]

Best Show ever!!! The Schumi smile, every time I see it, great time!

[@alecchehade2287]

You're in our prayers Michael, we love you 🙏

[@DeadlyLazer]

it's been 3 years. Has anyone heard about Michael?

[@DiegoAlvarez-yo4lc]

He is training little schummy 🤓

[@hoplite46]

Martyrs I.M.O he died

[@DamonBMW]

he is not dead. he will never recover from his injuries tho

[@hoplite46]

Special so you have seen him?

[@cmac9029]

hoplite46 He was recovering last I heard and close to being able to walk again (that was about 2 1/2 years ago). Look it up. Edit: Never mind, just looked it up for myself. Sounds like he’s still in a coma but possibly being moved to the US for better treatment.

[@sundarpranesh1146]

The top gear version of Harvey Dent accepting that he was Batman instead of Bruce Wayne

[@tanzidane]

Top gear n BBC should make the full interview available on KZbin !

[@BlueSkyBS]

Imagine how amazing it would've been if Michael had, secretly, been the real Stig all along. I know if I'd been in his position, I'd have done it for the shits and giggles. Fight on, Michael.

[@aaigars4449]

The BEST F1 driver ever!!!

[@matyiwittmann7820]

Not he isn't the best f1 driver, he is the best in every category 👍👍👍

[@jakeluker3066]

What Ayrton senna volkswagen and McLaren combine

[@aspiknf]

Michael himself said that Ayrton Senna was the best F1 driver and I would agree with Michael

[@cozzaronero]

@@aspiknf evry driver in f1 is a great driver but some are better than other an schumi was and always be the best Senna just afer him

[@noregsgardvinternatt]

In secula seculorum

[@marconardi140]

Legend 👑 Michael Schumacher 👑 🇩🇪🇮🇹 🔝🥇NUMBER ONE 🥇🔝

[@maxrockatansky3710]

Literal goosebumps every time I see him take off the helmet.

[@Jiilaker]

This will never going around again. This is the best of top gear and Schumacher is awesome

[@KingEddo8]

0:57 I really hope thats not a blackeye.

[@MopoMogo]

im glad someone else saw this

[@DeathWish92]

Yes it's a black eye, what's so bad about that 🤣

[@KingEddo8]

@@DeathWish92 Because of what it could be from.

[@DeathWish92]

@@KingEddo8 if she got smacked (if that's what you're referring too) then she more than likely wouldn't of gone on national TV or at the very least would of stuck on some sunglasses as that's a common technique for abused women. Don't worry about it my man😁✌️

[@KingEddo8]

@@DeathWish92 Maybe but you never know what goes on behind the scenes. Just make you wonder is all.

[@jojogray328]

This video is almost 12 years old but most of the comments are from like a week or two ago. What's up with that.

[@visionist7]

Recommended

[@robertfitzsimmons9428]

If truth be known, the "Stig" was actually several drivers over the years.

[@paulgerard5413]

The most epic moment in Top Gear history. Michael is the consummate champion, I remember his and Ferrari’s reaction after 911; pure and genuine. Get well soon my hero.

[@manuelquiroz7095]

The tears comes to my eyes; Schumacher is the greatest of all times....no matter what the others say, and of course it was with Ferrari, no with the traitors of Mercedes.....

[@kendricklamar8461]

one of my best childhood memories

[@n3k0lein]

Schumi is something special... All the best to Mick tho, love the kid, he's a great sport.

[@brownjames6997]

How much i miss that Man smile! My Hero since 1991!!

[@icwa2800]

Never Give Up Michel ! Come Back !

[@felixbachmann8995]

He will never come back

[@KorpraaliKuha]

@@felixbachmann8995 True he is brain dead you can't recover from that.

[@ilhanhalilseyhan6722]

saatanan työmaa his brain is Allright as I know, he is even close to walk.

[@tageru6885]

@@KorpraaliKuha suomi saatana

[@mikehunt162]

“The Stig has come among us”

[@JYMAHJAMES]

yeah we heard mate

[@TylerBManOfficial]

"If you wanna do it, on your headbeard…remove your helmet." That gives me chills bro.

[@Tahkaullus01]

He's not the Stig. But he is the Stig's F1 Driving Cousin!

[@Userthekingdom]

That was brilliant! God people did know how to create those kinda moments.

[@andrewward4983]

As a racer I couldn't stand him but always seemed like a decent bloke in person. hope he made/makes some kind of recovery

[@barters8124]

I remember cheering watching this in front of my TV.

[@RedBullRS4]

Imagine you standing at the entrance 1m next to Michael Schumacher and you don't know it, because he has a helmet 😊

[@Yamonas]

The wink makes it. Legendary Moment. Michael Forever

[@DAGATHire]

It was one of the best top gear moments, even tho we all knew it wasn't real.. it was still a fantastic moment we all enjoyed.

[@himalayanwandererrr]

Biggest pop ever on Top Gear, like Stone Cold entrance, and Clarkson emulating good old J.R in welcoming commentary.