Former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone said that Michael Schumacher will perpetually be remembered as a Formula One icon, highlighting his efficient management of the Ferrari group throughout his profitable tenure.
Ecclestone, 93, mentioned on the tenth anniversary of Schumacher’s snowboarding accident in France that he helped increase the German’s profession in its early levels.
Schumacher made his F1 debut in 1991 with the Jordan group however was already at Benetton for the subsequent race and received his first two world titles with them in 1994 and 1995. He then joined Ferrari and received his different 5 titles with the Scuderia from 2000 to 2004.
“I knew that he was talented. Eddie Jordan was very convinced of him; he had a good eye. Michael surely would have found another cockpit, but we took a few shortcuts for Schui. We stole him from Jordan,” Ecclestone recalled.
Looking at Schumacher’s Ferrari period, throughout which he helped the group finish an extended title drought, Ecclestone mentioned: “One day we have been sitting collectively, and I requested him: who’s main this group? And he answered: ‘I’m going that.’
“He did that really well. He could get the best out of the people. He earned the respect of the people; they listened to him. Whenever he said something, they knew it was correct. Whatever Michael said, (team principal Jean) Todt followed it.”
Ecclestone mentioned he may probably not perceive why Schumacher retired for the primary time in 2006 as a result of “he still was so good,” however that he’s remembered as an icon within the sport.
“Of course, Michael profited from Formula One, but Formula One profited at the same time by having him around. There are enough drivers who simply disappear, and no one remembers them. That is, of course, different from Schui. Like Lewis Hamilton these days, he stands for his own brand,” Ecclestone mentioned.
Ecclestone named Schumacher “quite normal, simply a nice guy,” however solely has imprecise reminiscences of Schumacher’s ski accident day, Dec. 29, 2013, since when his household has shielded him and never appeared in public; his well being standing is unknown.
“No one knew at the time what had happened and what consequences it would have. It took a long time until the people understood what had happened,” Ecclestone mentioned.
“I miss him. He is a star and will always be remembered as a star,” Ecclestone mentioned.
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