View Full Version : Goodbye to a legend
Just wanted people thoughts and wishes to Michael Schumacher on his retirement at the end of this season. I, for one, will really miss him. He is a genius driver and I will leave you with some stats that speak for themselves of his greatness:
* Most world titles: 7 (1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004) * Most consecutive titles: 5 (2000-2004)
* Most wins: 90
* Most wins in a single season: 13 (2004)
* Most consecutive wins in single season: 7 (2004)
* Most wins at the same race: 8 (French GP)
* Most wins from pole: 40
* Most wins with one team: 71
* Most pole positions: 68
* Most front-row starts: 114
* Most second place finishes: 43
* Most podium finishes: 153
* Most points scored: 1,354
* Most points finishes: 188
* Most points in a single season: 148 (from a maximum of 180, in 2004)
* Most fastest laps: 75
* Most races led: 139
* Most laps led: 5,059
* Most consecutive podiums: 19 (USA 2001-Japan 2002)
* Most consecutive points finishes: 24 (Hungary 2001-Malaysia 2003)
* Most consecutive seasons with a win: 15
* Most ‘clean sweeps’ (pole, win, fastest lap): 22
* Largest points gap between champion and runner-up: 67 (2002)
* Earliest title winner: 2002 (in July, with 6 races remaining)
* Longest spell with one team: 11 seasons (Ferrari – 1996-2006)
* Most time between first and last race wins: 13 years, 11 months and 3 days
* Never outqualified in 1992, 1993 or 1994
* Only driver to have finished every race on the podium: 2002
Hes been one hel of a racing driver. It will be weird to see the prix without him. Goodluck to him in the future.
I don't know who to support now.. I have been a Schumacher fan for so long. Next season just won't be the same :crying:
I know, itll need some serious thought. I getting in to the moto GP now though and would prefer to watch bikes than F1.
Chloe O'brien
11-09-2006, 20:22
schumacker will be missed in F1 there has not been a great racing driver like him since Ayrton Senor. The sport will be boring without him good luck to him in the future.
Richie_lecturer
08-10-2006, 13:59
Nooooo, I can't believe it.
It was looking so good for him in the race today but suddenly his engine goes, for the first time in years, and Alonso now needs just one point to clinch the title.
What an extraordinary twist.
Nooooo, I can't believe it.
It was looking so good for him in the race today but suddenly his engine goes, for the first time in years, and Alonso now needs just one point to clinch the title.
What an extraordinary twist.
It's not over till the fat lady sings - Alonso to finish out of the points and Shuy to win :D
I wonder if Valentino Rossi will make the transition over from MotoGP to take Schumacker's place.
It's not over till the fat lady sings - Alonso to finish out of the points and Shuy to win :D
I wonder if Valentino Rossi will make the transition over from MotoGP to take Schumacker's place.
FAI want Alonso to win this.. they said it would be pointless Schum winning as he is not going to be there next season so no defending champion... however, Micheal is in a position he loves been in.. playing catch up.. all we need is for alonso to finish outside the point.. Come on Micheal
I just want to say for Michael's last race it was a cracker.. That man is finishing at the top of his game and not hanging around until he is too past it.. If you miss the race yesterday, you miss a fantastic performance from the World's no 1.. no he didn't win the championship but he showed what class he actually is in.
Starting from 10th, getting to 5th suffering a bad puncture which leaves him 70 secs behind everyone to come up to within 5 second of 2nd place. All through the race his car suffered but the man was on a mission and he worked so hard.. I was really sorry he is gone and it was a sad day...
Watch out for M. Schumacher special on ITV tonight at 11pm
pinkles14
23-10-2006, 16:43
I Think Michael did very well yesterday to suffer with a bad puncture and come 5th what a come back he never gave up..
I Think he will be missed...
I will be watching M.Schumacher special tonight
Richie_lecturer
23-10-2006, 18:05
He was amazing yesterday. He drove the wheels off that car. If it wasn't for the puncture he would've won the race, although Alonso would have finished anyway in the points to secure the title.
squillyfer
23-10-2006, 18:43
that was one of the best races I've ever seen him in and certainly the best race from anyone in a long while, he out-drove and out-raced everyman on the track in the race, he truly is class and I doubt anyone will ever have as much skill or know their car as weel as he does. He will be sorely missed
i didn't know until saturday siobhan, but the fiat dealers on airton road in tallaght had schumacker's ferrari from last year up there sat and sun. did you know about it by any chance.
i didn't know until saturday siobhan, but the fiat dealers on airton road in tallaght had schumacker's ferrari from last year up there sat and sun. did you know about it by any chance.
Nooooooooo!!!! I don't believe it.. I would have been there if I had known.. I didn't even see it advertised anywhere but I have heard their stupid ad on tv all week!! can't believe I missed this :wall::wall:
it didn't seem to be advertised, i found out cos my mam works in a car dealers and they got an invite. my dad brought my nephew and i think he took pics. i'll let you know if there's any nice ones.
it didn't seem to be advertised, i found out cos my mam works in a car dealers and they got an invite. my dad brought my nephew and i think he took pics. i'll let you know if there's any nice ones.
Please do and if you can post them, that would be great
mind you, I would be more upset if it was the man himself
no problem. i should see them at the weekend so i'll see what i can do then.
Richie_lecturer
29-01-2007, 22:45
Don't worry about Michael being short of work.
Clarks have already asked him if he wants to work for them as a Shoe Maker. :o
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