Michael Schumacher is considered one of the best Formula 1 drivers in the history of the sport. The German has won seven world titles and it was understandable that he couldn’t keep calm when things didn’t go that way.
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During his time at Mercedes, however, the German was frustrated only once. His racing engineer at the time, Jock Clear, tells of the time when Schumacher was bursting with anger at the Silver Arrows.
Michael Schumacher raged at the Monaco GP
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The German driver took the pole position at the prestigious race in Monte Carlo, which was to be his last pole position in Formula 1. This joy was short-lived, however, as he was given a five-place penalty in which the seven-time world champion started the race in sixth place.
A recent episode of the Beyond the Grid podcast asked how often Michael was frustrated. Clear said, “No, no, that was great and he said,” Jockey, I just love to drive, I just enjoy driving. ”
NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – JULY 6: Michael Schumacher of Germany and Mercedes GP prepares to drive during practice for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit on July 6, 2012 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson / Getty Images)
“The only time he was frustrated wasn’t starting from pole in Monaco. It was so disappointing and it frustrated him because he knew this was probably his one-time chance to win another race. “
“So yeah, that really upset him. But it was what it was, and we honestly couldn’t argue with the penalty. Because it was a pretty outrageous step in Barcelona. But overall Michael was never frustrated and it was just a pleasure to work with. ”Sure finished.
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How was the Monaco race for Schumacher?
The German was optimistic about the race around the streets of Monte Carlo, had taken pole position in the highly intense qualifying and was ready to see the checkered flag from start to finish.
However, these hopes were soon torn from the 7-time world champion and his colleagues from Brackley when they were threatened with a starting line-up penalty. Schumacher fell back from first to sixth place.
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SUZUKA, JAPAN: Michael Schumacher of Germany and Mercedes GP announces his retirement at the end of the season during the preview of the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Mark Thompson / Getty Images)
But that did not end the problems for Schumacher, because after 63 laps on the track he had to give up and came home empty-handed. Given that it was his last in Monaco, Schumacher was certainly heartbroken.
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