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In which year did Michael Schumacher start racing go-karts?
In which year did Michael Schumacher start racing go-karts?
How many drivers' world championships did Schumacher win?
How many drivers' world championships did Schumacher win?
What happened to Schumacher in 1999?
What happened to Schumacher in 1999?
When did Schumacher retire for the first time?
When did Schumacher retire for the first time?
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What happened to Schumacher in 2013?
What happened to Schumacher in 2013?
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How long was Schumacher in a medical coma for?
How long was Schumacher in a medical coma for?
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What does Schumacher suffer from now?
What does Schumacher suffer from now?
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Who is Schumacher's son?
Who is Schumacher's son?
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In which racing series is Mick Schumacher currently competing?
In which racing series is Mick Schumacher currently competing?
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How did Mick Schumacher get to Formula 1?
How did Mick Schumacher get to Formula 1?
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Study Notes
- Schumacher was born in 1969 in Hürth, Germany.
- He started racing go-karts at the age of four and won the German junior karting championship in 1984 and 1985.
- In 1988, he moved into racing Formula 3 cars and won the German Formula 3 championship.
- He joined the Jordan Formula 1 racing team in 1991 and won the drivers' world championship in 1994 and 1995.
- He moved to the Benetton team in 1996 and won the drivers' world championship in 2000.
- In 1999, he experienced a setback when he broke his leg in a crash.
- After his recovery, he came back stronger and took the third championship in 2000.
- He retired in 2006.
- In 2010, he started driving for Mercedes but was not able to recapture his former glory.
- He retired again in 2012.
- In 2013, he fell while skiing in Switzerland and hit his head.
- Even though he was wearing a helmet, he experienced a serious brain injury.
- After surgery, doctors placed him in a medical coma for six months to allow his brain to recover.
- He still suffers from memory and speech problems and uses a wheelchair.
- He lives very privately with his wife and family.
- His son Mick became a Formula 1 driver in 2021, after working his way up through F3 and F2.
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Description
This quiz tests your knowledge of Michael Schumacher's life and career. It covers his early years, his racing career, and the major events in his life.
