9 Quotes & Sayings By Michael Schumacher

Born on January 3, 1969 in Hürth, Germany, Michael Schumacher is a retired German Formula One driver. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest Formula One drivers of all time and is widely known as "The Iceman". Schumacher won two World Championships for Benetton and Ferrari respectively. After starting his Grand Prix career with Jordan, Schumacher moved to Benetton where he stayed for 7 years Read more

In 2000 Schumacher moved to Ferrari and won his first Drivers' Championship that year. The next year he won his second Drivers' Championship, as well as his third World Championship title, making him one of four drivers ever to win championships at the first attempt. As of October 2009, Schumacher holds the record for most wins (91) and fastest laps (103) in Formula One.

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Your ups and downs in sports, I think they are as normal as daily life: One day you wake up and feel great, the next day you wake up and feel maybe less great. Michael Schumacher
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If you're lucky enough to be famous, then it's great if you can use your fame and the power your fame gives you to draw attention to things that really matter. Michael Schumacher
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You win a race, the next race it's a question mark. Are you still the best or not? That's what is funny. But that's what is interesting. And that's what is challenging. You have to prove yourself every time. Michael Schumacher
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You arrive at Formula One being very skeptical, how far can your talent deal with all this, and then you understand those guys are human and pretty reasonable, and finally succeeding in winning your first race, in circumstance as such, it was just an amazing moment. Michael Schumacher
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In sport there is never any moment that is the same as the other. I have been in Formula One for 12 years, and out of that I had one year with the perfect car. Michael Schumacher
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I hate to take compromises with a racing car. The more standard a car is, the more compromises you have to take. Michael Schumacher
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Those who have come into Formula One without experiencing cars devoid of electronic aids will find it tough. To control 800 horse power relying just on arm muscles and foot sensitivity can turn out to be a dangerous exercise. Michael Schumacher
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People get excited around me and behave differently than they would normally. I don't feel different from anyone else, except that I drive a racing car round in circles faster than somebody else. Michael Schumacher