Name: Michael Schumacher
Rating: 4 (2 reviews)
ISBN: 9780755316496

James Allen

Michael Schumacher is the outstanding Formula One driver of his generation and, statistically, the greatest ever. This biography examines Schumacher's entire career: from his first Grand Prix with Jordan to his Benetton world championships and his attempt to win back Ferrari's crown.

The Edge of Greatness

Michael Schumacher

Gifted with a rare blend of superior ability and unshakeable nerves, Michael Schumacher is the outstanding Formula One driver of his generation. Over the past 15 seasons he has won an unprecedented seven world drivers’ championships and in the process has captured the imagination of fans all over the world. For all his success, Schumacher is also a controversial figure, feared for his ruthless tactics and despised for using extreme methods in pursuit of success. From his first Grand Prix with Jordan to his Benetton world championships and his attempt to win back Ferrari’s crown, this is a thorough and engaging look at Schumacher’s entire racing career. The story behind Schumacher’s record five consecutive world titles is uncovered, and his impact on the racing world as a whole following his retirement is examined. Frank, honest, and adroit, this is an in-depth look at the life and career of a champion.

Bee 

Michael Schumacher has established himself as the outstanding Grand Prix driver of the 1990s. He has dominated the sport like no other driver since Fangio in the 1950s.By the start of the 1997 season, experts and onlookers alike regarded him as the best around, untouchable on his day, able to win races against drivers in superior machinery, able to master changing conditions while the others get confused. He demonstrated the rare blend of exceptional ability and nerve that defines a champion in any sport. He seemed to be on the brink of winning the World Championship.Then, in a split second at Jerez, everything changed. In an incident which was to be replayed and analysed time and again throughout the world's media, Schumacher's Ferrari collided with Williams, putting arch rival Villeneuve out of the race. Schumacher shrugged off what he called a 'mistake'. The press thought otherwise. By the next day he was cast as a villain in the eyes of the world.Under pressure to act, the FIA punished Schumacher severely. He became the first man in the history of the sport to be removed from the championship results for unsportsmanlike driving.At the start of the 1998 season Schumacher found himself playing the role of outcast. Armed with a more competitive Ferrari and with a passionate tea behind him, was it still possible for him to confirm his unique talent, to win races and, possibly, to win the Championship outright?Backed with the full co-operation of Schumacher and his staff, ITV pits commentator James Allen will give the full inside story of Ferrari's 1998 season - a year that could well see the redemption of Michael Schumacher.

Driven to Extremes

ashwitherow

Michael Schumacher is the outstanding Formula One driver of his generation and, statistically, the greatest ever. Gifted with a rare blend of superior ability and nerve that defines a champion, for 15 seasons he has left rivals trailing in his wake, winning an unprecedented seven world drivers' championships. But he is a controversial figure, feared for his ruthless tactics, despised for using extreme methods in pursuit of his goals. THE EDGE OF GREATNESS examines Schumacher's entire career: from his first Grand Prix with Jordan to his Benetton world championships and his attempt to win back Ferrari's crown. It tells the story behind Schumacher's record five consecutive world titles, uncovers the secrets of how he has stayed at the top for so long and examines the impact of his domination on the sport. Frank, honest, adroit and in-depth - James Allen reveals the anatomy of a champion.

Michael Schumacher The Edge of Greatness

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