Michael Schumacher Birthday

German ace Michael Schumacher, born on January 3, 1969, is widely recognised as being the world’s best ever racing driver and is a 7 times F1 World Champion.

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!

Michael also holds the F1 records for: most career wins (91), most wins in a season, most career pole positions, most points during a season under the old scoring system (148 in 2004), most consecutive world championships (5), most consecutive race wins (2004), most podium finishes (154), most laps leading, most fastest laps (76), plus several others.

Unfortunately, in 2013 Michael suffered a serious head injury during a skiing accident in France. Since then, he has been receiving medical care, initially in hospital and now at his family home.