Who is Michael Schumacher - Formula One

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In 1995 Michael became the (at that time) youngest double Formula 1 World Champion (1994 and 1995 seasons) ever. He is also the 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 World Champion. This phenomenal record speaks for itself. His sixth title in 2003 beat Juan Manuel Fangio's long standing record of five championships from the 1950s! Schuey announced his retirement from F1 racing at the end of the 2006 season and was retained in a consultancy role by Ferrari. However, from 2010 Michael sensationally returned to F1 racing, by signing a 3 year contract to race for the Mercedes GP team.

To become world champion is a major achievement. Juan Manuel Fangio did it five times in the 1950s; Jackie Stewart three times between '69 and '73. Schumacher, 36, has done it seven times since 1994, five of those consecutively. His level of fitness has set a new standard in the sport. The vision of an exhausted driver being lifted from his car has been replaced by the sight of Schumacher leaping from the cockpit to the winner's podium after a race in which his body has been subjected to excessive G-forces.

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German Formula 1 Champion Michael Schumacher was designated as UNESCO Champion for Sport in April 2002 "in recognition of his role in the promotion of sport, his contribution to UNESCO's educational action in favour of young people all over the world, and his dedication to the Organization's ideals".
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Michael Schumacher drove in his first kart race at the age of five.
Michael was still too young for championship races and he had to wait until 1983 for his German kart licence.
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