There are several reasons why Michael Schumacher is regarded as one of the most outstanding figures in the history of Formula 1, but these five incredible wins highlighting his skills, will and panache are enough.
1. 1992 Belgian Grand Prix: The Maiden Win
Schumacher’s first-ever outing in Formula 1 with Jordan raised above the average expectations of many and for this reason, he did not waste time and quickly transferred to Benetton. In his first complete season, he won in Belgium at Spa Circuit, which also happened to be his debut track. Starting third on the grid, he was forced to make a pit stop for fresh rubber after a bad cut, but went back out on slicks and managed to set some mean laps. As soon as race leader Nigel Mansell came into the pits, Schumacher took over, and went on to win after Mansell suffered with engine problems.
2. 1994 Brazilian Grand Prix: Lapping the Opposition.
The year 1994 marked a turning point in Schumacher’s career as he went from being a winner to a world champion. At the Brazilian Grand Prix, he made an amusing moment by lapping the entire field of other competitors. He did not have any tense moments with Ayrton Senna, as it was too easy for him with the skill of driving and pit stops. In the end, he was far out ahead of everyone else, signaling the beginning of his championship run.
3. 1995 Belgian Grand Prix: Mastering the Rain
Starting from sixteenth position on a predominantly wet day at Spa, the drivers’ primal instinct to race took over and awe inspiringly presented the famed German’s ability to collect during the rain. Overtaking and dealing with turbulence from many other drivers, he made his way, settling in second place as early as the tenth lap. With the downpour getting worse, he sensibly opted to stay out as others pitted in, which allowed him to take the lead and seal yet another victory in this wholesome collection of shoe polish based reminiscences.
4. 1995 European Grand Prix: The Overtake for the Ages
At the Nurburgring, there was a suspenseful battle of two titans when Schumacher went against Jean Alesi. He over ratched Alesi in another stunning late race pass after overtaking several other drivers including Hill who had fought with him earlier in the race. This win portrayed a quicker fast race increase of his championship and also, made this race one of the memorable highlights in the season for the fans.
5. 1996 Spanish Grand Prix: The Rain Meister
Everybody knows Schumacher will take the wet race at Spa, but what had been revealed at Circuit de Catalunya was simply amazing unrivaled rain race battle. The German started third on the grid and had to wrestle with all kinds of challenges at the beginning of the race, however, he composed himself and knew just how to go about the race. As the other competitors started to slump in the rain, the other competitors started to give in, and the other competitors started to give in, showing us simply why he is a champion – he climbed the order, showing advance skills and more importantly – belief.
