Hamilton’s Ferrari Move Risks Big Career Problem, Says Schumacher
Dec.16 - Lewis Hamilton could soon be facing a "big problem" in his Formula 1 career, according to former grand prix winner Ralf Schumacher. Schumacher admits both the seven time..
Name | Ralf Schumacher |
Country | Germany |
Height | 1.78 meter / 5 feet 10 inch |
Place of Birth | Hürth-Hermühlheim |
Date of Birth | Jun 30th 1975 - 49 years old |
Season Entries | 11 |
Car Number | 11 |
First Race | 1997 Australian F1 GP |
Last Race | 2007 Brazilian F1 GP |
First Pole | 2001 French F1 GP |
Last Pole | 2005 Japanese F1 GP |
First Win | 2001 San Marino F1 GP |
Last Win | 2003 French F1 GP |
First Win from Pole | 2003 French F1 GP |
Last Win from Pole | 2003 French F1 GP |
F1 Teams History | Jordan (1997-1998) Williams (1999-2004) Toyota (2005-2007) |
Ralf Schumacher F1 Stats | |
Grand Prix Entries | 180 |
Grand Prix Starts | 180 |
Total Points | 329.00 |
Avg. Points per GP | 1.83 |
Grand Prix Wins | 6 (3,3%) |
Wins from pole | 1 (0,6%) |
Pole Positions | 6 (3,3%) |
Front Row Starts | 19 (10,6%) |
Avg. GP Grid | 7.8 |
GP Podiums | 27 (15,0%) |
GP Fastest Laps | 8 (4,4%) |
GP Points Finish | 90 (50,0%) |
Avg. GP Position | 6.3 |
GP Retirements | 63 (35,0%) |
GP DNF's | 57 (31,7%) |
Total GP Laps | 9.166 |
Ralf Schumacher, the younger brother of legendary driver Michael Schumacher, is a name that is synonymous with the high-octane world of Formula One. Born on June 30th, 1975, in Hürth-Hermülheim, Germany, Ralf started his racing career at an early age, following in the footsteps of his older brother Michael.
Ralf's first brush with competitive racing came when he was just 16 years old, driving in the German Formula Ford series. He quickly rose through the ranks and made his Formula One debut in 1997 with the Jordan team. The following year, he moved to the Williams team, where he would spend the next five seasons.
In his first year with Williams, Ralf won his first Grand Prix in the 2001 San Marino Grand Prix. He went on to win five more races with the team, cementing his status as one of the top drivers in the sport. His partnership with teammate Juan Pablo Montoya was one of the most successful in Formula One history, and the duo helped Williams win the Constructors' Championship in 2002.
Ralf's time with Williams came to an end in 2004, and he moved to the Toyota team for the next four seasons. Although he was unable to replicate his previous success with Williams, Ralf was a consistent performer for Toyota and earned several podium finishes during his time with the team.
In 2007, Ralf announced that he would be leaving Toyota and taking a sabbatical from racing. He returned to competition in 2008, racing in the DTM series for Mercedes-Benz. He continued to race in the DTM for the next few years before retiring from professional racing in 2012.
Throughout his career, Ralf Schumacher was known for his aggressive driving style and his ability to push his car to the limit. He was also a skilled engineer and worked closely with his team to develop and refine his race car. His success on the track, combined with his engaging personality, made him a fan favorite and a beloved figure in the world of Formula One.
Today, Ralf Schumacher remains an important part of the Formula One community, working as a commentator and pundit for various media outlets. His legacy as one of the sport's most talented and exciting drivers lives on, and he continues to inspire a new generation of racers and fans alike.
1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
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11th | 10th | 6th | 5th | 4th | 4th | 5th | 10th | 6th | 10th | 16th |
Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
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2007 | Toyota | Toyota | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 840 | 0 | 0.29 | 5 |
2006 | Toyota | Toyota | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 938 | 0 | 1.11 | 20 |
2005 | Toyota | Toyota | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1076 | 1 | 2.50 | 45 |
2004 | Williams | BMW | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 579 | 0 | 2.00 | 24 |
2003 | Williams | BMW | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 844 | 1 | 3.87 | 58 |
2002 | Williams | BMW | 17 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 973 | 0 | 2.47 | 42 |
2001 | Williams | BMW | 17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 806 | 5 | 2.88 | 49 |
2000 | Williams | BMW | 17 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 913 | 0 | 1.41 | 24 |
1999 | Williams | Supertec | 16 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 828 | 1 | 2.19 | 35 |
1998 | Jordan | Mugen-Honda | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 672 | 0 | 0.88 | 14 |
1997 | Jordan | Peugeot | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 697 | 0 | 0.76 | 13 |
1st | 6 Times |
2nd | 6 Times |
3rd | 15 Times |
4th | 19 Times |
5th | 17 Times |
6th | 12 Times |
7th | 11 Times |
8th | 9 Times |
9th | 7 Times |
10th | 3 Times |
11th | 4 Times |
12th | 5 Times |
14th | 2 Times |
15th | 3 Times |
16th | 3 Times |
DNF | 57 Times |
DSQ | 1 Time |
Year | Race | No | Team | Engine | Grid | Pos | Retired | Pts | |
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6 | 2003 | 2003 French F1 GP | 4 | Williams | BMW | 1 | 1 | 10 | |
5 | 2003 | 2003 European F1 GP | 4 | Williams | BMW | 3 | 1 | 10 | |
4 | 2002 | 2002 Malaysian F1 GP | 5 | Williams | BMW | 4 | 1 | 10 | |
3 | 2001 | 2001 German F1 GP | 5 | Williams | BMW | 2 | 1 | 10 | |
2 | 2001 | 2001 Canadian F1 GP | 5 | Williams | BMW | 2 | 1 | 10 | |
1 | 2001 | 2001 San Marino F1 GP | 5 | Williams | BMW | 3 | 1 | 10 |
Year | Race | No | Team | Engine | Grid | Pos | Retired | Pts | |
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6 | 2005 | 2005 Japanese F1 GP | 17 | Toyota | Toyota | 1 | 8 | 1 | |
5 | 2004 | 2004 Canadian F1 GP | 4 | Williams | BMW | 1 | DSQ | Disqualified | 0 |
4 | 2003 | 2003 French F1 GP | 4 | Williams | BMW | 1 | 1 | 10 | |
3 | 2003 | 2003 Canadian F1 GP | 4 | Williams | BMW | 1 | 2 | 8 | |
2 | 2003 | 2003 Monaco F1 GP | 4 | Williams | BMW | 1 | 4 | 5 | |
1 | 2001 | 2001 French F1 GP | 5 | Williams | BMW | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Year | Team | Team Mate | Best Pos | Points | Wins | Poles | Pos | Quali | ||||||
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1997 | Jordan | Giancarlo Fisichella | 3 | 2 | 13 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 10 |
1998 | Jordan | Damon Hill | 2 | 1 | 14 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
1999 | Williams | Alessandro Zanardi | 2 | 7 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 6 |
2000 | Williams | Jenson Button | 3 | 4 | 24 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 6 |
2001 | Williams | Juan Pablo Montoya | 1 | 1 | 49 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 6 |
2002 | Williams | Juan Pablo Montoya | 1 | 2 | 42 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 9 |
2003 | Williams | Juan Pablo Montoya | 1 | 1 | 58 | 74 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 6 |
2004 | Williams | Juan Pablo Montoya | 2 | 1 | 24 | 40 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 9 |
2005 | Toyota | Jarno Trulli | 3 | 2 | 45 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 14 |
2006 | Toyota | Jarno Trulli | 3 | 4 | 20 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
2007 | Toyota | Jarno Trulli | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 14 |
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