The Schumacher name is still on the grid in 2026. Michael's son Mick is racing full-time in IndyCar this year with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, and made his Indianapolis 500 debut in May. For fans of a certain age, though, there will only ever be one Schumi in red.
Seven world titles, 91 wins and the rebuilding of Ferrari into an unstoppable force: this is the story of one of Formula 1's greatest champions. Find his designs in our Formula 1 collection.
Michael Schumacher Fact File
| Full name | Michael Schumacher |
| Date of birth | 3 January 1969 (age 57) |
| Place of birth | Hürth, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany |
| Role | Formula 1 driver (retired 2012) |
| Nationality | German |
| Teams | Jordan, Benetton, Ferrari, Mercedes |
| Debut | 1991 Belgian Grand Prix, Spa (car No. 32) |
| Nicknames | Schumi, the Red Baron |
Career History
| Years | Team | Wins | Titles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Jordan | 0 | – |
| 1991–1995 | Benetton | 19 | 1994, 1995 |
| 1996–2006 | Ferrari | 72 | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| 2010–2012 | Mercedes | 0 | – |
| Career | 91 | 7 | |
Grand Prix wins and drivers' world championships. Career totals: 306 starts, 91 wins, 68 poles and 155 podiums.
A Debut at Spa
Schumacher arrived in Formula 1 at the 1991 Belgian Grand Prix, driving for Jordan in car No. 32. Within weeks he had moved to Benetton. A year later, back at Spa, he won his first Grand Prix in 1992, at a track that would always be special to him.
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Back-to-Back With Benetton
With Benetton, Schumacher won his first Formula 1 world title in 1994 and retained the title in 1995. He won 19 races for the team in total, and then made the move that would define his career, joining a Ferrari team that had not won the drivers' title since 1979.
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The Ferrari Dynasty
It took time, but Schumacher and Ferrari became unstoppable. He clinched the 2000 title at the Japanese Grand Prix, ending Ferrari's 21-year wait, then won again in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004. In 2004 he won 13 of the 18 races, a record at the time. By the time he retired at the end of 2006, after his final win in China, he had won 72 races in red.
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The Silver Arrows Return
Schumacher came out of retirement in 2010 to race for Mercedes, and raced for the Silver Arrows for three seasons. His final podium came at the 2012 European Grand Prix in Valencia, before he retired for good at the end of that year. In December 2013 he suffered a serious head injury in a skiing accident; his family has always kept his health private.
Honours
World championships
- Formula 1 world champion: 1994, 1995 (Benetton)
- Formula 1 world champion: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 (Ferrari)
Career records
- 91 Grand Prix wins and 155 podiums
- 68 pole positions and 77 fastest laps
- 13 wins in a season (2004), a record at the time
Away From the Track
In 2016 the Schumacher family launched Keep Fighting, a not-for-profit initiative run by Michael's office. The Netflix documentary Schumacher, released in 2021, features interviews with his wife Corinna, son Mick and brother Ralf.
FAQs
How old is Michael Schumacher?
Michael Schumacher was born on 3 January 1969, so he is 57.
Where was Michael Schumacher born?
He was born in Hürth, near Cologne, in what was then West Germany.
How many world titles did Michael Schumacher win?
Seven: 1994 and 1995 with Benetton, and five in a row from 2000 to 2004 with Ferrari.
What teams did Michael Schumacher drive for?
Jordan (1991), Benetton (1991–1995), Ferrari (1996–2006) and Mercedes (2010–2012).
How many races did Michael Schumacher win?
He won 91 Grands Prix from 306 starts, with 72 of those wins coming for Ferrari.
Where did Michael Schumacher win his first race?
At the 1992 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, a year after making his debut there.
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