Michael Schumacher Quotes
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Losing composure is pointless.
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The first thing, when I got the money, I knew I would support somebody. And the person I supported was my family. Because we were really in debt with the money. And - so I gave to my father this suitcase full of money. And he couldn't believe it. And that was something very special.
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I didn't have statistics in my mind when I was racing. It was always a consequence - a nice consequence. I enjoyed it, but it wasn't the reason I was racing.
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I will do everything I can to bring the number one to Ferrari. The whole team and all the fans deserve it.
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My kids are not known, and I think that is very important. So far they have lived a normal life, and will continue to do so. I feel they should have the possibility to live a free life without the burden of fame I have created.
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Ross Brawn knows that I prefer to have odd race numbers.
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Technology has certainly reduced performance differences among drivers. Whereas a talented driver could get a half-second out of every lap in the past, nowadays talent makes up for only about one or two tenths of a second. But the driver is still the key factor.
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I have really enjoyed my time at Ferrari, not just because of the successes.
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First, you have to finish.
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In sport there is never any moment that is the same as the other. I have been in Formula One for 12 years, and out of that I had one year with the perfect car.
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I hate to take compromises with a racing car. The more standard a car is, the more compromises you have to take.
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The switch from ten-cylinder to eight-cylinder engines means that each manufacturer has to redevelop its power train. Not all will manage to successfully combine performance with reliability the first time around. That could shake things up a bit when it comes team hierarchy.
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You win a race, the next race it’s a question mark. Are you still the best or not? That’s what is funny. But that’s what is interesting. And that’s what is challenging. You have to prove yourself every time.
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I have to say it's been tough to leave the Ferrari family, which has been a big part of my career.
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I just want to be known as a very normal person and be treated as that and be able to walk down the street like anyone else.
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People get excited around me and behave differently than they would normally. I don't feel different from anyone else, except that I drive a racing car round in circles faster than somebody else.
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Mika Hakkinen was the best opponent (I've had) in terms of his quality, but the biggest admiration I had for him was we had 100% fight on track but a totally disciplined life off track. We respected each other highly and let each other live quietly.
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I have been a huge fan of America, as I find their way of life there is pretty unique, and I have enjoyed a lot of good times over there.
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With this type of thing there are always different opinions and mine is that it is impossible to blame either one of us. [on a crash with Heidfeld]
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Once something is a passion, the motivation is there.
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The more precisely I can drive, the more I enjoy myself.
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When you are part of a community for 14 years, it inevitably shapes you. I will always have a part of Ferrari beside me; a part of my heart will always be red.
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Your ups and downs in sports, I think they are as normal as daily life: One day you wake up and feel great, the next day you wake up and feel maybe less great.
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Let's put it this way, I like number seven.
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In football, I need full concentration even though I really enjoy it.
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I think I was five when I had my real first go-kart.
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If I didn't even stand a chance of winning races and competing for the title, I don't think I would be that interested in continuing my career.
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Psychologically speaking, it's very important to be in good shape. I work in a sport that requires you to react quickly and be in excellent shape. Besides, things don't get easier as you get older.
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My time with Ferrari was wonderful. I have found friends and had experiences that I would not want to be without.
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I decided on a vision. I think I maybe join Toyota at the midpoint of a project, whose long-term goal is winning world championships. Also I have my big ambition, the drivers' world championship. That is not abandoned - entirely the opposite. I am young enough and motivated enough to make a new start in order to reach this goal.
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