Michael Schumacher

Michael Schumacher (born January 3, 1969) is a German Formula One (F1) driver nicknamed the "Red Baron". Statistically, he is the most successful F1 driver ever, with the most career victories, and a record seven World Drivers' Championships. As of 2004, he earns an estimated US$80 million annually, including all of his endorsement deals. One notable deal is with the German investment counselling company Deutsche Vermögensberatung, which will pay him US$8 million over three years for wearing a four-inch advert on his post-race hat.

Formula One Career Results

• 1991 — Jordan-Ford; Benetton-Ford — 0 wins, 4 points, finished 13th
• 1992 — Benetton-Ford — 1 win, 53 points, finished 3rd
• 1993 — Benetton-Ford — 1 win, 42 points, finished 4th
• 1994 — Benetton-Ford — 8 wins, 92 points, World Champion *
• 1995 — Benetton-Renault — 9 wins, 102 points, World Champion
• 1996 — Ferrari — 3 wins, 59 points, finished 3rd
• 1997 — Ferrari — 5 wins, 78 points, disqualified (having finished 2nd)
• 1998 — Ferrari — 6 wins, 86 points, finished 2nd
• 1999 — Ferrari — 2 wins, 44 points, finished 5th **
• 2000 — Ferrari — 9 wins, 108 points, World Champion
• 2001 — Ferrari — 9 wins, 123 points, World Champion
• 2002 — Ferrari — 11 wins, 144 points, World Champion
• 2003 — Ferrari — 6 wins, 93 points, World Champion
• 2004 — Ferrari — 13 wins, 148 points, World Champion
• 2005 — Ferrari — 1 win, 60 points (in progress)
• * Triple World Champion and arguably all-time greatest driver Ayrton Senna, killed that year while leading the race at the San Marino Grand Prix.
• ** Missed six races due to a broken leg caused by brake failure at the British Grand Prix.