Michael Schumacher (German Michael Schumacher; [mɪçaʔeːl ʃuːmaχɐ] (inf); born January 3, 1969, Hurth-Hermyulhaym, North Rhine-Westphalia...) - German racing driver in Formula 1. Seven-time world champion, twice world vice-champion and three times bronze medalist. Winner of many records in Formula 1: the number of victories (91), podium finishes (155), wins in a single season (13), fastest laps (77), as well as titles in a row (5). In the press it is often called "The Sunshine Boys", "Schumi", as well as - by analogy with the best ace of the First World War, the German Baron Manfred von Richthofen (including iz-za red color as his airplane, and the car "Ferrari" and fitness Schumacher) - "red Baron."racer's career began for Michael driving with a map, built by his father Rolf, manager of the local kart track. Michael Schumacher took the wheel at the age of four years, and in the age of five, he successfully took part in races on the cards. In childhood, Michael was engaged in other sports, such as judo. But in the end, I decided to focus on karting. At age 14, he received his first racing license and began performances in official competitions. Between 1984 and 1987 Michael won several German and European kart championships, including the series "Formula Konig." In 1990 he received the title in the German Formula 3. In 1991 he continued to climb the ladder of success, speaking in Japanese Formula 3000. As a member of the youth program Mercedes Junior participated in the World Championships in endurance racing with Karl Wendlinger and Heinz-Harald Frentzen, in 1990, won the stage in Mexico City (Mexico) in the Sauber-Mercedes C11, and in 1991 in "Autopolise" Sauber-Mercedes C291z (both times with Karl Wendlinger).