Michael Schumacher's successful 2001 Grand Prix seasons not only brought him his fourth World Championship but also netted him a clutch of new records. Most notably his victory in Belgium raised his total of wins to 52, beating the record set by Alain Prost in 1993 - but he also set new records for the number of fastest laps, distance led and laps led. This volume examines Schumacher's place in F1 history, how he brought glory back to Ferrari and, comparing him with other genius drivers, whether he really is the greatest of them all. Topics covered include: Schumacher's second World Championship for Ferrari, and how he brought Maranello back from the doldrums; maturing from "crash and bash" to elder statesman; his skills in qualifying, in the wet, in exploiting unfavourable situations, and in making crippled cars go on to win; evaluation from drivers and team principals about how he would measure up against greats such as Jim Clark, Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna; the records he has broken, how, and what records remain; and full career statistics plus the record-breaking achievements, with comparisons. There are colour photographs of Schumacher on and off duty.
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Christopher Hilton, author of a number of Formula 1 biographies, wrote the best-selling Michael Schumacher: Controversial Genius, covering the driver's life from childhood to the contentious climax of the 1997 season, and Michael Schumacher: The Ferrari Years. He lives at Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire.
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Delves on how Schumacher stacks up against the best driversof all time. Contains some interesting anecdotes about Schumacher finishing a race in the top 10 with the car stuck in 5th gear! Could have added more anecdotes though. Interesting read nonetheless, finished it in one sitting.
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"A race, a championship and history itself were compressed into a few seconds one August afternoon in 2001 and, when it was done, Michael Schumacher found this compression of words to describe it: 'A beautiful weekend'." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
untimed session, dry tyres, wet tyres, parade lap, first pit stops, opening lap, fastest lap, sports car race, pit lane, ten laps, great drivers, pace car Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Grand Prix, Michael Schumacher, World Championship, Jean Todt, Jim Clark, Ross Brawn, Alain Prost, Bus Stop, Grands Prix, San Marino, Damon Hill, Stirling Moss, David Coulthard, Eau Rouge, Jackie Stewart, World Sports Car Championship, Ayrton Senna, Eddie Irvine, Gary Anderson, Martin Brundle, Eddie Jordan, Jochen Mass, Nigel Mansell, Riccardo Patrese, Technical Director New!
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"A race, a championship and history itself were compressed into a few seconds one August afternoon in 2001 and, when it was done, Michael Schumacher found this compression of words to describe it: 'A beautiful weekend'." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
untimed session, dry tyres, wet tyres, parade lap, first pit stops, opening lap, fastest lap, sports car race, pit lane, ten laps, great drivers, pace car Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Grand Prix, Michael Schumacher, World Championship, Jean Todt, Jim Clark, Ross Brawn, Alain Prost, Bus Stop, Grands Prix, San Marino, Damon Hill, Stirling Moss, David Coulthard, Eau Rouge, Jackie Stewart, World Sports Car Championship, Ayrton Senna, Eddie Irvine, Gary Anderson, Martin Brundle, Eddie Jordan, Jochen Mass, Nigel Mansell, Riccardo Patrese, Technical Director New!
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This book cites 4
books:
- Grand Prix Data Book by David Hayhoe in Front Matter
- Michael Schumacher: Defending the Crown by C. Hilton in Front Matter
- Gilles Villenueve: The Life of the Legendary Racing Driver by Gerald Donaldson on page 80
- Jim Clark by Doug Nye on page 129
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