Best Michael Schumacher Quotes & Sayings

Ross Brawn knows that I prefer to have odd race numbers. — Michael Schumacher

Jean Todt's system will never succeed, not even with Michael Schumacher — Niki Lauda

Every year we find something new, we go faster, and that's what Formula One is about . — Michael Schumacher

I don't feel like promising big things to my fans. I'm not thinking about victory at all. I'll do my best to get on the podium at least, although I must admit I feel fairly pessimistic. — Michael Schumacher

You try to hide your emotions, so as not to show weaknesses to others. I believe it's the same for every sportsman. — Michael Schumacher

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. — Michael Schumacher

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. — Michael Schumacher

Everyone is replaceable, including me. — Michael Schumacher

I'm Michael Schumacher. I don't need to test my driving ability. — Michael Schumacher

My time with Ferrari was wonderful. I have found friends and had experiences that I would not want to be without. — Michael Schumacher

First, you have to finish. — Michael Schumacher

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. — Michael Schumacher

Somehow I have managed to delay looking old. In reality I have good genes. — Michael Schumacher

Just being a mediocre driver has never been my ambition. That's not my style. — Michael Schumacher

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. — Michael Schumacher

If you're lucky enough to be famous, then it's great if you can use your fame and the power your fame gives you to draw attention to things that really matter. — Michael Schumacher

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. — Michael Schumacher

An engineer can look at the data, but he needs a translator from the cockpit - the driver - to understand it completely. For example, only the driver can tell you why he abruptly takes his foot off the gas pedal at a certain point. The data doesn't necessarily tell the engineer whether the driver made a mistake at that point or the car was acting up. The information the driver provides often helps determine the direction of development. — Michael Schumacher

I hate to take compromises with a racing car. The more standard a car is, the more compromises you have to take. — Michael Schumacher

I know what I am, and what I have to do in my profession, so I can handle the pressure. It's the way I think. — Michael Schumacher

I am excited about Indian Grand Prix F1 race. I will support the Force India team. I have friends like Michael Schumacher but I will support Force India because that is the Indian team and country comes first. — Sachin Tendulkar

Michael [Schumacher] was a phenomenal driver but for me, Ayrton Senna was the greatest ever. If I could get one world championship that would be great; if I could win three, the same number as Ayrton did, that would be a dream. But I want to be the best driver there has ever been. — Lewis Hamilton

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. — Michael Schumacher

I'm not very comfortable with what people sometimes say or think about me - things I don't feel responsible for. — Michael Schumacher

Ferrari always tries to get the best possible drivers, and my fellow team members have always been highly promising people. — Michael Schumacher

Michael Schumacher is leading Michael Schumacher. — Murray Walker

I have to say it's been tough to leave the Ferrari family, which has been a big part of my career. — Michael Schumacher

I will do everything I can to bring the Number One to Ferrari. The whole team and all the fans deserve it. — Michael Schumacher

Ferrari's only objective is to be at the top, in other words, to compete for the World Championship. That's our right. Winning is another matter. It wouldn't be a disgrace to come in second after a tough fight. — Michael Schumacher

I retired simply because I didn't have the passion and motivation anymore; I was tired. At the time I thought, 'Well, I had a great time, there is the end.' At some moment, there is the right time to call it an end. — Michael Schumacher

Personally I feel for the fans because I remember the period of time when Michael Schumacher was winning. I remember waking up in the morning to watch the start of the race and then going to sleep, and then waking up when it ended because I already knew what would happen. I am pretty sure a lot of people were doing that today — Lewis Hamilton

Those who have come into Formula One without experiencing cars devoid of electronic aids will find it tough. To control 800 horse power relying just on arm muscles and foot sensitivity can turn out to be a dangerous exercise. — Michael Schumacher

The next stage of Sebastian Vettel Formula One career will be spent with Scuderia Ferrari and for Sebastian Vettel Scuderia Ferrari means the dream of a lifetime has come true, When I was a kid, Michael Schumacher in the red car was my greatest idol and now it 's an incredible honor to finally get the chance to drive a Ferrari. — Sebastian Vettel

I like working in a team, and at Ferrari there is always good cooperation. — Michael Schumacher

Nascar will certainly not be one of my challenges in the future. — Michael Schumacher

Once something is a passion, the motivation is there. — Michael Schumacher

In Formula One, the car can make a difference in a way that a driver cannot. Whereas Michael Schumacher and Ayrton Senna spent their early seasons in second-rate machinery, Hamilton walked into the equal best car on the grid. His first season none the less has, by any standards, been extraordinary. — Martin Jacques

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. — Michael Schumacher

Losing composure is pointless. — Michael Schumacher

I have really enjoyed my time at Ferrari, not just because of the successes. — Michael Schumacher