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At times in 2001, Michael Schumacher’s assertion that brother Ralf was his biggest future F1 title threat didn’t look beyond the realms of possibility. One such occasion was at the Nurburgring – a race that’s the subject of the latest episode of our Bring Back V10s classic F1 podcast
Ralf Schumacher’s Formula 1 career was overshadowed by his brother Michael, but for a brief period in 2001, he showed potential as a title threat. Despite facing tough competition from his brother, Ralf performed well in the Williams-BMW and challenged Michael on several occasions. However, controversial driving from Michael and a penalty ultimately hindered Ralf’s chances of a home win at the Nurburgring that year. The Schumacher brothers’ rivalry was just one aspect of the busy early-2000s F1 news world, which also included Mika Hakkinen’s struggles, McLaren’s problems, Arrows and Minardi’s curious business, and Jacques Villeneuve’s criticism of the CART IndyCar series. For those interested, they can submit questions about F1 from 1989-2005 for the podcast Bring Back V10s, available on various platforms. Additionally, early access and exclusive content are offered by joining The Race Members’ Club.
