In the history of Formula 1, the name of Michael Schumacher cannot be excluded as he is one of the best drivers of all time and one who had many moments of greatness. Here are some of the achievements that were key to his legendary status:
1. 1992 Belgian Grand Prix (the first one is always special)
The 1992 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa Francorchamps stands out as the most monumental win for Schumacher in his career. While Benetton was the team for which he drove, it was at the Spa track, particularly in during the rain, that he exhibited the most breathtaking display of wet weather driving. Spa may have been the Joie de Vivre of the man but is also where the man began his conquest as an aspiring future star in F1 that year earning himself the reputation of being one driver to look out for.
2. 1994 Spanish Grand Prix (First Championship Victory)
Quest for his first World Championship for Benetton ended best winning the 1994 Spanish Grand Prix characterized as one of the most dramatic season victories in history. And the fighting spirit of Schumacher was well charged when he won this title after a hard fought season against rivals like Nigel Mansell and Damon Hill which was not easy. This was the first title of seven that Schumacher would win in his career.
3. 1995 Belgian Grand Prix (Masterclass in Wet Conditions)
In 1995, Schumacher displayed his exceptional talent once again in the Belgian Grand Prix, which was held at Spa. The race was particulary wet and he executed a near flawless weather masterclass dominating and even lapped some of the competitors. Once again, the audience watched in amazement as he coped with the conditions, keeping a steady machine in control, while others were out of control.
4. 1996 Spanish Grand Prix (Stunning Drive in Wet Conditions)
The 1996 Spanish Grand Prix is one of the most revered designs of Schumacher, but his Ferrari team was not strong enough to claim the wins regularly at this point in time. Schumacher unattributed a perfect performance through the damp.
5. 1997 Monaco Grand Prix (Victory on the Edge)
The triumph of Michael at the 1997 Monaco Grand Prix proved to be one of such races, which is bound to go in Schumacher’s records as one of the winning moments of any Racer. With high expectations and great competition, Schumi earned an emotional win in Monte Carlo which was always a difficult ply to board. His settled ways of making incursions turned out to be ineffective in the policies of the organization which made it his most preferred and cherished win, more so due to the seasons challenges prior to such the pole position.
6. 1998 Hungarian Grand Prix (Overtaking the Strategy)
Schumacher’s victory in the 1998 Hungarian Grand Prix should also be called the triumph of the racecraft. It was rather a low grid position from where the gaps inspire performance and strategy with regard to mastering engine enhancements and overtaking other cars. This race is usually considered one of the most hard and precise performances of Schumacher when he fought with his newly established car and mechanical problems.
7. 2004 French Grand Prix (Dominating the Race in a Ferrari)
Schumacher’s performance during the 2004 French Grand Prix is highly acknowledged to be one of the highlights of the racer’s career. He controlled the race with ease, a performance by Ferrari in which all his dominance in that season was clearly on display. He cruised on to victory by a sizeable distance, reinforcing largely why many considered him as almost a machine that was impossible to defeat throughout Ferrari’s hay days. This triumph fell within his record breaking season as he won the championship without much fuss courtesy of his seventh title that same year.
8. 2006 Chinese Grand Prix (A Lovely Final Bough)
The year 2006 Chinese Grand Prix provided a perfect great match for those who ached before retirement of Schumacher from the sport for the first time. As most people debate is among the greatest comebacks by Schmidt who was then at Ferrari for his last season and had been engaged in a fierce World Championship with die hard competitor Fernando Alonso, Okonkwo Schumacher, breathed smoke from the engine. However, he did not