On this day 20 years ago Michael Schumacher defeated Mika Hakkinen in a strategic fight at Suzuka to cliinch his third world title – and first for Ferrari.
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The F1 driver Mick Schumacher must measure up against isn’t his father
2020 F1 season
Posted onMick Schumacher has had to live with comparisons to his record-setting father all his career. But the driver he must measure up to as he bids to earn an F1 promotion is Charles Leclerc.
Hamilton’s success not just due to his car, say rivals, as he nears Schumacher’s record
2020 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton’s rivals say his success is fully deserved, as he makes his first attempt to equal Michael Schumacher’s record of career victories today.
Vettel has mixed feelings over Hamilton reaching Schumacher’s “almost impossible” record
2020 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel says he has mixed feelings over Lewis Hamilton reaching Michael Schumacher’s all-time record for most Formula 1 wins.
Disaster for Hakkinen brings title within Schumacher’s grasp
2000 United States Grand Prix flashback
Posted onOn this day 20 years ago an engine failure for Mika Hakkinen drastically changed the complexion of the 2000 championship fight, and brought Michael Schumacher within touching distance of the title.
F2 result key to F1 race debut for Mick Schumacher in 2021
2021 F1 season
Posted onMick Schumacher is increasingly likely to make his Formula 1 race debut in 2021 after he extended his lead in the Formula 2 championship at Mugello.
Schumacher’s ‘Rascassegate’ controversy was inspired by Brawn, Massa reveals
F1 history
Posted onRoss Brawn said “maybe we can create a yellow flag” to Michael Schumacher before the Ferrari driver did so in qualifying at Monaco in 2006, according to Felipe Massa.
Schumacher turns the tide against McLaren on tragic day at Monza
2000 Italian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onAn emotional Michael Schumacher wept after equalling Ayrton Senna’s victory tally 20 years ago today, following a crash which claimed the life of a marshal at Monza.
Hakkinen stuns Schumacher with three-wide pass for fourth win
2000 Belgian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMika Hakkinen denied Michael Schumacher victory in the Belgian Grand Prix with a thrilling, three-wide pass on this day 20 years ago.
Brawn and Smedley explain how they calculated ‘F1’s fastest driver’
F1 history
Posted onHow did F1 rank its top 20 ‘fastest drivers’? Should Heikki Kovalainen be ahead of Sebastian Vettel? Did they take different fuel loads into account? F1 chiefs Ross Brawn and Rob Smedley explain.
Senna and Schumacher faster than Hamilton, official F1 study claims
2020 F1 season
Posted onA study comparing Formula 1 drivers across the past 37 years has determined Ayrton Senna to be the fastest of all time, ahead of Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton.
Hakkinen’s flying start fires him into championship lead
2000 Hungarian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onOn this day 20 years ago Michael Schumacher lost the championship lead for the first time in his bid to win the 2000 title after a stunning start by Mika Hakkinen at the Hungaroring.
Barrichello takes maiden win as Mercedes protester disrupts race
2000 German Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMichael Schumacher suffered his second first-lap crash in as many races in the German Grand Prix 20 years ago today, but that was only the first of the day’s dramas.
Schumacher crashes, Hakkinen wins – but McLaren lose their points
2000 Austrian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMichael Schumacher’s progress to his first world title with Ferrari suffered a blow when he crashed out on lap one in Austria 20 years ago today, and Mika Hakkinen won.
Bonus for Coulthard after passing Schumacher to win
2000 French Grand Prix flashback
Posted onThe French Grand Prix, 20 years ago today, marked the mid-point in the season. Michael Schumacher started from pole position, but had David Coulthard’s rapid McLaren alongside.
“One day I will pay him back”: Barrichello follows Schumacher home in Canada
2000 Canadian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMichael Schumacher won in the wet 20 years ago today in Canada after Ferrari told Rubens Barrichello to follow his brake-troubled team mate home.
Coulthard triumphs as Schumacher’s luck deserts him in Monaco
2000 Monaco Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMichael Schumacher was romping to victory in the Monaco Grand Prix 20 years ago today when misfortune struck the Ferrari driver.
Schumacher passes Hakkinen to win rain-hit home race and extend points lead
2000 European Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMichael Schumacher edged closer to his first world title for Ferrari 20 years ago today by passing Mika Hakkinen to win in the rain at home.
Hakkinen leads McLaren one-two as Coulthard races on after plane crash
2000 Spanish Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMika Hakkinen cut Michael Schumacher’s points lead by winning the Spanish Grand Prix 20 years ago today, while David Coulthard rebounded after a fatal plane crash.
Coulthard stops Schumacher’s winning run amid Silverstone’s April showers
2000 British Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMichael Schumacher’s pursuit of his first championship with Ferrari suffered a setback 20 years ago today following a resurgent performance by McLaren at Silverstone.