Montezemelo dedicates award to Schumi

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18 May 2015 by    1 min read

Former Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemelo has dedicated his induction into the Automotive Hall of Fame to Michael Schumacher.

Montezemelo was in charge at Maranello for 23 years, and presided over six world championship campaigns.

Schumacher drove for the Italian team for 10 years, and went on to win five world championships in a row and 71 races.

However, he was seriously injured in a skiing accident in 2013 and spent six months in a medically induced coma.

Montezemelo released a statement, saying: "I would like to dedicate the award to the wonderful and competent people with whom I worked in Maranello, sharing the enthusiasm, the affection and the passion we all hold for racing.

“However, at this time, as everyone will understand, I want to dedicate it especially to Michael Schumacher, the greatest driver in the history of Ferrari."

Montezemelo stepped down as Ferrari chairman last year after a turbulent seven years, in which they failed to win the title.

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