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Michael Schumacher was disqualified from the drivers’ championship
A Ferrari F1 legend has recently discussed the incident when Michael Schumacher intentionally crashed into a championship rival.
During the 1997 European Grand Prix in Jerez, Schumacher collided with Jacques Villeneuve, aiming to impact the championship outcome.
Despite the crash, Villeneuve finished third in the race and was crowned the 1997 world champion.
The FIA initially considered it a “racing incident” but later disqualified Schumacher from the championship.
Schumacher’s former boss, Jean Todt, admitted that it was a mistake for Schumacher to crash into Villeneuve.
Throughout his career, Schumacher faced controversy, including incidents in the 1994 and 2006 seasons that tarnished his legacy.
