P1racenews AI automatic summary:
German prosecutors confirmed the possibility of charging Michael Schumacher with attempted murder on this day 28 years ago.
On 6 January 1998, F1 was embroiled in a dramatic off-track saga as German prosecutors mulled over criminal charges against Michael Schumacher for his clash with Jacques Villeneuve at the 1997 European Grand Prix. The collision at Jerez, which settled the world championship, took place on the final lap of the season, with Schumacher holding a thin lead over Villeneuve. Schumacher’s move to defend his position saw him crash out, allowing Villeneuve to clinch the championship. Despite being stripped of his second place in the standings by the FIA, Schumacher faced potential criminal charges back in Germany. However, authorities swiftly determined no criminal offense had been committed, ending the episode that briefly threatened to spill over from the racetrack to the courtroom.
