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Michael Schumacher is widely considered one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time, something that is underpinned by the seven-time drivers’ champion’s immense run of form in the early-to-mid 1990s.
Throughout its 75-year history, Formula 1 has seen periods of dominant teams and drivers, with instances like Juan Manuel Fangio and Max Verstappen’s era-defining successes. Michael Schumacher’s five consecutive drivers’ titles with Ferrari (2000-04) set a record that Verstappen aims to match. Earlier in Schumacher’s career, he maintained an impressive streak with Benetton, going over two-and-a-half years without finishing off the podium. Despite various challenges and disqualifications, Schumacher’s consistency and ability were evident, until the run ended at the 1995 Canadian Grand Prix. Following this, rumors surfaced about Schumacher’s future with Ferrari, signaling a significant chapter in his F1 journey.
