Bring Back V10s: The best of Michael Schumacher
Ten years ago today, Formula 1 received shocking news that its seven-time world champion, Michael Schumacher, was involved in a skiing accident that resulted in severe injuries. This incident occurred one year after he retired from racing for the second time and left an irreparable impact on his life.
Schumacher was an important figure in the Bring Back V10s podcast series about F1 from 1989-2005, due to his strong presence and success on the track and off through various storylines. His dominance during the V10 era of F1 was notable and worth discussing.
We've compiled a few episodes that honor Schumacher's legacy to commemorate a sorrowful milestone and recognize the remarkable impact he had on F1. Stay strong, Michael.
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Micheal Schumacher's incredible debut with Jordan at the Belgian Grand Prix in 1991 caused quite a commotion regarding his future. This resulted in a fierce battle won by Benetton.
During the second series of Bring Back V10s, we explored the complete account of Schumacher's entrance into F1 with the assistance of Gary Anderson. Anderson played a significant role as Jordan's technical director, and he was involved in all the action at the time.
Gary was also there when Mick, Michael's son, drove the Jordan 191 in 2021, and it was a very emotional moment. If you'd like to know more about that day and Gary's thoughts on the Spa 1991, you can find it all in his blog.
Schumacher's departure from Benetton was a captivating story, though not as contentious as when he left Jordan suddenly. It turned into a prolonged driver market drama that caught the attention of most teams on the grid. Ferrari made a significant offer, and Schumacher signed with the iconic team for the 1996 season, even though they were in a period of struggle. Former F1 racer Karun Chandhok joined us in the fourth series to unravel the entire tale.
Schumacher and Ferrari completely dominated Formula 1 (F1) for an impressive five consecutive years at the beginning of the 21st century. This was after a series of almost-successful seasons and a lot of controversy.
During the eighth series, we observed a particular race that highlighted how Schumacher and Ferrari were no longer considered weaker or inferior to Williams or McLaren. This race was the 2000 Australian Grand Prix.
Schumacher achieved his initial triumph in Formula One in a familiar scenario that occurred in non-dominant seasons. He took advantage of the unpredictable weather to surpass much swifter vehicles and secure his victory in the 1992 Belgian Grand Prix for Benetton.
David Tremayne, who works as a journalist in the Formula 1 industry and has also authored books, joined our team to recall and reminisce about a particular day during the fifth season.
When recollecting Schumacher's top F1 victories, Nurburgring 1995 surely deserves a spot. He impressively surged to the front of the pack twice, made a daring pass at the very end, and effectively sealed the championship for himself that year with his exceptional performance.
One remarkable race worth mentioning is Sepang 1999. Despite being out of the game for three months due to a leg injury that impacted Ferrari's performance, he displayed exceptional speed that would've easily secured him the victory in the first-ever Malaysian GP. However, he opted to support his teammate Eddie Irvine in his pursuit of the championship title, putting his own chances of winning on the line.
Bring Back V10s also explored the well-known triumphant moment of France 2004 with four stops. It was a significant moment for Schumacher and Ferrari's dominance in that season and demonstrated the brilliant collaboration between Schumacher and Ross Brawn.
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We have a plethora of content on Schumacher available on our YouTube channel as well.
In the year 2020, Lewis Hamilton surpassed Schumacher's record of 91 GP wins and we identified nine races where Schumacher potentially could have won, which would have raised his number to 100.
There is no concept of a negative victory in the F1 world, but certain triumphs are definitely more impressive than others. Edd Straw evaluated Michael Schumacher's seven championship titles in the following video.
