News Details
When Michael Schumacher became King of France
Michael Schumacher was aptly nicknamed 'the Kaiser' in Germany, but the F1 legend was also crowned King of France on this day in 2006. Sixteen years ago today at Magny Cours, Schumacher achieved something no great champion had ever accomplished before him. The seven-time world champion became the first driver in F1 history to win the same Grand Prix eight times! Schumacher's triumph was also his 88th career win, and he did it with Ferrari. But Lewis Hamilton caught up with the great German's singular record last year when he won the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest a record eight times.
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
When Gugelmin went bottoms up in France!
The 1989 French Grand Prix took place on this day 33 years ago and the...
2y ago from F1i.com
Is Red Bull behind schedule? 'Updates not ready for...
Because of the budget cap in Formula 1, teams have to be more frugal with...
2y ago from GPBlog.com
Can Mercedes win in France? 'It surely poses their...
Despite their poorer form, Mercedes has managed seven podium finishes in...
2y ago from GPBlog.com
'France in favour of Red Bull, Hungary will be better...
Masashi Yamamoto said earlier that he does not think Ferrari has turned...
2y ago from GPBlog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Fabio Quartararo tops chaotic second Assen MotoGP...
Fabio Quartararo topped the timesheets for Yamaha after an extended...
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marc Marquez tops first Assen MotoGP practice despite...
Marc Marquez topped the timesheets in the first Assen MotoGP practice...
6h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Reports: MV Agusta exploring options to return to...
Key figures on the board of historic manufacturer MV Agusta have...
5h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Fabio Quartararo “needs a winning project now” as...
No description available...
8m ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar will not return to Thermal Club in 2026...
According to comments made by Thermal Club founder and owner Tim Rogers,...
23h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Malukas’ recovery drive secures Foyt’s best team...
During Sunday’s IndyCar race at Road America, David Malukas was the...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Winners and Losers from IndyCar’s Road America...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
How a “grumpy” Alex Palou ended up thankful for...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC Acropolis Rally: Sebastien Ogier leads as puncture...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Here's how Hyundai’s driver cooling system will...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
How Carlos Sainz Sr's withdrawal will impact the FIA...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Rallies around the world: The ones not to miss – and...
Rallying is unlike any other motorsport. It doesn’t unfold on pristine...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Major twist gives Arsenal hope of signing ‘most...
Real Madrid have not ruled out the possibility of selling Rodrygo Goes...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Which striker should Arsenal sign? Analysing the top...
Unless you’ve been living under a rock all season, you’ll have noticed...
2h ago from FreshArsenal.com
Arsenal given ‘less than 2% chance’ of signing...
Arsenal’s hopes of landing one of their top striker targets this summer...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Report: Arsenal receive huge boost in their bid to...
Arsenal have been handed a huge boost in their bid to sign Rodrygo as the...
2h ago from FreshArsenal.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 Results Today: Hamilton suffers Ferrari nightmare at...
The first outing at the Austrian Grand Prix... Read More »
4h ago from GPFans.com
Austrian GP FP2: Norris leads Piastri and Verstappen,...
Lando Norris after missing out on FP1, was... Read More »
58m ago from GrandPrix247.com
F1: Austrian Grand Prix: Friday Free 2 - Times
Times from today's second free practice session... Read More »
1h ago from Pitpass.com
