Lewis Hamilton, future driver of Scuderia Ferrari, paid tribute to Michael Schumacher, saying of the German that he is a “legend” and a “model”.
Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher share a record, and not just any record. Indeed, they are the two most successful drivers in the history of our sport, each with seven world crowns.
In the new book “World Championship Cars – Michael Schumacher”, the seven-time British World Champion praised his German counterpart in the preface.
The book celebrates Schumacher's first F1 world title in 1994, 30 years ago.
Lewis Hamilton a écrit : “Michael is one of the legends of our sport. When you grow up with a passion for motorsport, you always look up to specific people, and Michael was undoubtedly a role model for young drivers.”
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“His speed, his work ethic, his determination and his consistency – the length of his career and his high level performances can only arouse admiration.”
He added: “When it comes to Michael's legacy, however, I focus on him as a person rather than a competitor. It’s not about titles or trophies, it’s about the family he and Corinna have created together.”
“Their greatness, humility and sincerity say more about Michael’s values than I ever could.”concluded the current Mercedes driver.
Next season, Lewis Hamilton will join Scuderia Ferrari and will attempt the crazy bet of winning an eighth world crown in 2025. Since the departure of Michael Schumacher from the Maranello firm, only Kimi Raïkkonen has managed to win the World Drivers' Championship. Formula 1, in 2007. The last title won by the reds was that of the constructors in 2008.
Many drivers tried to win a drivers' title with the red suit, but they all fell short. We will obviously think of Felipe Massa, Fernando Alonso and more recently Sébastian Vettel.
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