REVEALED: The moment Irvine realized that Michael Schumacher was “at least” equal to Sennas

Ayrton Senna or Michael Schumacher, who is the greatest driver of all time? A discussion that has long fascinated everyone involved in Formula 1. This debate has neither a beginning nor an end. Famous drivers of different generations in Formula 1 have voiced their opinions, and this time it’s Eddie Irvine’s turn.

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The former Ferrari driver, who was Schumacher’s team-mate from 1996 to 1999, believes there is no choice in this debate; he thinks the German could be equal to Senna.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 6: Michael Schumacher from Germany and Ferrari during the drivers parade prior to the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Albert Park on March 6, 2005 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Mason / Getty Images)

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I think Michael Schumacher is at least as good as Sennas: Eddie Irvine

As reported by Motorsport Magazine, Irvine was pondering the events of the 1993 Japanese Grand Prix when he met Senna on the track. He spoke a few words about the incident and the behavior of the Brazilian legend after the race.

“I think this guy has a serious problem, he thinks he’s a gift from God to the racing driver. It’s a marble game, but I want to keep all the marbles, ”said Irvine.

He later said, “I thought he was the best driver by far. I don’t think that’s really the case now, I think Schumacher is at least equal. I think Häkkinen will make it very difficult for him. “

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A portrait of Ayrton Senna of Brazil, driver of the # 1 Honda Marlboro McLaren McLaren MP4 / 7A Honda V12 during tire testing for the British Grand Prix on July 7, 1992 at Silverstone Circuit in Towcester, UK. (Photo by Mike Hewitt / Allsport / Getty Images)

Can Lewis Hamilton break Michael Schumacher’s unbreakable record in 2021?

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Lewis Hamilton has surpassed almost every Michael Schumacher record in Formula 1. But this year he’s on the verge of breaking a Schumacher record that nobody thought possible – most world championships.

Last year, Hamilton won his seven world championships, setting the German’s record. Now he wants to break the record in 2021 and hopes to win his eighth world title.

His biggest rival in the championship is Red Bulls Max Verstappen. Unfortunately for Lewis, the Dutchman has the upper hand at the moment; he leads the seven-time world champion by 18 points in the drivers’ standings. However, Lewis has 15 races ahead of him to fill the void and cement his name at the top of motorsport’s premier league.

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Do you think Hamilton will be able to keep Verstappen’s Raging Bull in check?