Michael Schumacher
born 3 Jan 1969 · raced 1991–2012
Michael Schumacher, a name synonymous with Formula 1 dominance, redefined the sport's benchmarks during his illustrious career. Known for his relentless pursuit of perfection, aggressive yet precise driving style, and unwavering dedication, he piloted Benetton and Ferrari to unprecedented success. Schumacher's tactical brilliance and ability to extract maximum performance in all conditions made him a formidable competitor, securing an astounding 7 World Drivers' Championships. His legacy extends beyond his 91 victories and 307 starts, influencing a generation of drivers and forever cementing his status as one of F1's greatest.
All-time records
Where Michael Schumacher ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- 1st in Most Consecutive F1 Podiums (19 consecutive podiums)
- =1st in Most Consecutive F1 Seasons With a Win (15 consecutive seasons with a win)
- =1st in Most F1 Drivers’ Championships (7 titles)
- =2nd in Closest F1 Championship Finishes (1 points)
- 2nd in Longest F1 Careers (21y 92d)
- 2nd in Most F1 Career Points (3,890 points)
Top Teams
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg ptsAvg Points (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 5 | 8.86 |
| Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours | 8 | 7 |
| Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | 7 | 6.8 |
| Nürburgring | 5 | 6.67 |
| Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 7 | 6.56 |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 6 | 6.38 |
| Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 6 | 6.21 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 5 | 5.53 |
| Bahrain International Circuit | 1 | 5.4 |
| Autódromo José Carlos Pace | 4 | 5.22 |
Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.
Most-shared teammates. Each link opens their head-to-head.
- Rubens Barrichello102 shared races · Compare with Rubens Barrichello (2005)
- Nico Rosberg58 shared races · Compare with Nico Rosberg (2012)
- Eddie Irvine58 shared races · Compare with Eddie Irvine (1997)
- Felipe Massa18 shared races · Compare with Felipe Massa (2006)
- Johnny Herbert17 shared races · Compare with Johnny Herbert (1995)
- Riccardo Patrese16 shared races · Compare with Riccardo Patrese (1993)
| Season | Championship position | Wins | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 135 places lower than 2011 | 0 | 49 |
| 2011 | 81 place higher than 2010 | 0 | 76 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 | 72 |
| 2006 | 21 place higher than 2005 | 7 | 121 |
| 2005 | 32 places lower than 2004 | 1 | 62 |
| 2004 | 1 | 13 | 148 |
| 2003 | 1 | 6 | 93 |
| 2002 | 1 | 11 | 144 |
| 2001 | 1 | 9 | 123 |
| 2000 | 14 places higher than 1999 | 9 | 108 |
| 1999 | 53 places lower than 1998 | 2 | 44 |
| 1998 | 2 | 6 | 86 |
| 1997 | — | 5 | 78 |
| 1996 | 32 places lower than 1995 | 3 | 59 |
| 1995 | 1 | 9 | 102 |
| 1994 | 13 places higher than 1993 | 8 | 92 |
| 1993 | 41 place lower than 1992 | 1 | 52 |
| 1992 | 311 places higher than 1991 | 1 | 53 |
| 1991 | 14 | 0 | 4 |
27 circuitsShow all▾
- Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
- Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
- Suzuka Circuit
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- Nürburgring
- Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
- Circuit de Monaco
- Autódromo José Carlos Pace
- Hockenheimring
- Hungaroring
- Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit
- Sepang International Circuit
- Silverstone Circuit
- Red Bull Ring
- Bahrain International Circuit
- Autódromo do Estoril
- Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez
- Shanghai International Circuit
- Valencia Street Circuit
- Istanbul Park
- Korean International Circuit
- Yas Marina Circuit
- Adelaide Street Circuit
- Marina Bay Street Circuit
201220 racesMercedes▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | P7 | 6 | |
| 5 | P166 places worse than season average (P10.0) | 0 | |
| 13 | P11 | 0 | |
| 14 | P2212 places worse than season average (P10.0) | 0 | |
| 10 | P13 | 0 | |
| 23 | P11 | 0 | |
| 9 | Collision | 0 | |
| 4 | P64 places better than season average (P10.0) | 8 | |
| 13 | P7 | 6 | |
| 17 | +11 Laps | 0 | |
| 3 | P7 | 6 | |
| 3 | P7 | 6 | |
| 12 | P37 places better than season average (P10.0) | 15 | |
| 9 | Rear wing | 0 | |
| 6 | Fuel pressure | 0 | |
| 8 | Collision | 0 | |
| 22 | P10 | 1 | |
| 2 | Wheel nut | 0 | |
| 3 | P10 | 1 | |
| 4 | Gearbox | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Michael Schumacher’s average finish in 2012 (P10.0, retirements excluded).
Earlier seasons1991–2011 (18 seasons)▾
201119 racesMercedes▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | P157 places worse than season average (P8.3) | 0 | |
| 8 | P7 | 6 | |
| 11 | P5 | 10 | |
| 12 | Collision | 0 | |
| 8 | P6 | 8 | |
| 8 | Accident | 0 | |
| 8 | P5 | 10 | |
| 24 | P5 | 10 | |
| 9 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 10 | P8 | 4 | |
| 13 | P9 | 2 | |
| 8 | P179 places worse than season average (P8.3) | 0 | |
| 8 | P44 places better than season average (P8.3) | 12 | |
| 5 | Engine | 0 | |
| 10 | P6 | 8 | |
| 8 | P12 | 0 | |
| 14 | P8 | 4 | |
| 11 | P9 | 2 | |
| 11 | Collision | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Michael Schumacher’s average finish in 2011 (P8.3, retirements excluded).
201019 racesMercedes▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Collision | 0 | |
| 8 | P7 | 6 | |
| 9 | P45 places better than season average (P8.6) | 12 | |
| 10 | P6 | 8 | |
| 9 | P134 places worse than season average (P8.6) | 0 | |
| 12 | P9 | 2 | |
| 21 | P7 | 6 | |
| 14 | P11 | 0 | |
| 11 | P9 | 2 | |
| 10 | P9 | 2 | |
| 15 | P156 places worse than season average (P8.6) | 0 | |
| 13 | P11 | 0 | |
| 5 | P45 places better than season average (P8.6) | 12 | |
| 7 | P12 | 0 | |
| 6 | P45 places better than season average (P8.6) | 12 | |
| 9 | P10 | 1 | |
| 8 | Wheel | 0 | |
| 7 | P10 | 1 | |
| 7 | P6 | 8 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Michael Schumacher’s average finish in 2010 (P8.6, retirements excluded).
200618 races, 7 winsFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | P4 | 5 | |
| 2 | Engine | 0 | |
| 6 | P1 | 10 | |
| 2 | P1 | 10 | |
| 2 | P3 | 6 | |
| 11 | P85 places worse than season average (P2.6) | 1 | |
| 2 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 5 | P2 | 8 | |
| 3 | P2 | 8 | |
| 22 | P5 | 4 | |
| 3 | P2 | 8 | |
| 2 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 10 | Accident | 0 | |
| 14 | P6 | 3 | |
| 1 | P2 | 8 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Michael Schumacher’s average finish in 2006 (P2.6, retirements excluded).
200519 races, 1 winFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 14 | P7 | 2 | |
| 7 | P4 | 5 | |
| 6 | Accident | 0 | |
| 6 | P105 places worse than season average (P4.7) | 0 | |
| 19 | Retired | 0 | |
| 1 | P2 | 8 | |
| 5 | P5 | 4 | |
| 9 | P6 | 3 | |
| 3 | P3 | 6 | |
| 5 | P1 | 10 | |
| 2 | P2 | 8 | |
| 10 | P5 | 4 | |
| 8 | P7 | 2 | |
| 8 | Puncture | 0 | |
| 13 | P2 | 8 | |
| 2 | Hydraulics | 0 | |
| 13 | P7 | 2 | |
| 19 | Accident | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Michael Schumacher’s average finish in 2005 (P4.7, retirements excluded).
200418 races, 13 winsFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | P75 places worse than season average (P2.1) | 2 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 20 | P1210 places worse than season average (P2.1) | 0 | |
| 3 | P2 | 8 | |
| 2 | P2 | 8 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 4 | P1 | 10 | |
| 2 | P1 | 10 | |
| 2 | P1 | 10 | |
| 6 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 4 | Collision | 0 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 2 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Michael Schumacher’s average finish in 2004 (P2.1, retirements excluded).
200316 races, 6 winsFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | P84 places worse than season average (P3.6) | 1 | |
| 7 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 8 | P84 places worse than season average (P3.6) | 1 | |
| 6 | P7 | 2 | |
| 5 | P4 | 5 | |
| 3 | P3 | 6 | |
| 2 | P5 | 4 | |
| 3 | P1 | 10 | |
| 5 | P3 | 6 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 7 | Accident | 0 | |
| 3 | P6 | 3 | |
| 1 | P4 | 5 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Michael Schumacher’s average finish in 2003 (P3.6, retirements excluded).
200217 races, 11 winsFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P2 | 6 | |
| 2 | P2 | 6 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 2 | P2 | 6 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 2 | P1 | 10 | |
| 3 | P1 | 10 | |
| 3 | P2 | 6 | |
| 2 | P1 | 10 | |
| 3 | P2 | 6 | |
| 3 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 2 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P3 | 4 | |
| 2 | P1 | 10 |
200117 races, 9 winsFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P2 | 6 | |
| 3 | P4 | 3 | |
| 3 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 4 | Fuel pressure | 0 | |
| 1 | P2 | 6 | |
| 2 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P2 | 6 | |
| 2 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P2 | 6 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 4 | Suspension | 0 | |
| 1 | P2 | 6 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 |
200017 races, 9 winsFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 4 | P2 | 6 | |
| 1 | P2 | 6 | |
| 2 | Collision | 0 | |
| 4 | Collision | 0 | |
| 1 | Engine | 0 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | Suspension | 0 | |
| 2 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P5 | 2 | |
| 5 | P3 | 4 | |
| 2 | P1 | 10 | |
| 3 | P1 | 10 | |
| 3 | P1 | 10 |
199910 races, 2 winsFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P2 | 6 | |
| 1 | P2 | 6 | |
| 2 | Brakes | 0 | |
| 6 | P5 | 2 | |
| 1 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 4 | P3 | 4 | |
| 2 | P1 | 10 | |
| 3 | P1 | 10 | |
| 4 | P2 | 6 | |
| 3 | P85 places worse than season average (P3.0) | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Michael Schumacher’s average finish in 1999 (P3.0, retirements excluded).
199816 races, 6 winsFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyre | 0 | |
| 1 | P2 | 6 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 4 | Collision | 0 | |
| 3 | P1 | 10 | |
| 9 | P5 | 2 | |
| 4 | P3 | 4 | |
| 2 | P1 | 10 | |
| 2 | P1 | 10 | |
| 3 | P1 | 10 | |
| 4 | P107 places worse than season average (P2.6) | 0 | |
| 3 | P3 | 4 | |
| 3 | P2 | 6 | |
| 2 | P1 | 10 | |
| 4 | P3 | 4 | |
| 3 | Engine | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Michael Schumacher’s average finish in 1998 (P2.6, retirements excluded).
199717 races, 5 winsFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Collision | 0 | |
| 2 | P1 | 10 | |
| 5 | Suspension | 0 | |
| 9 | P6 | 1 | |
| 9 | P6 | 1 | |
| 3 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P4 | 3 | |
| 4 | P2 | 6 | |
| 4 | Wheel | 0 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 7 | P4 | 3 | |
| 2 | P1 | 10 | |
| 3 | P2 | 6 | |
| 4 | Collision | 0 | |
| 2 | P5 | 2 | |
| 3 | P2 | 6 |
199616 races, 3 winsFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | P2 | 6 | |
| 4 | P3 | 4 | |
| 3 | P1 | 10 | |
| 3 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P96 places worse than season average (P2.8) | 0 | |
| 3 | P4 | 3 | |
| 3 | Hydraulics | 0 | |
| 1 | Engine | 0 | |
| 3 | Halfshaft | 0 | |
| 3 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 1 | P2 | 6 | |
| 3 | P2 | 6 | |
| 2 | Broken wing | 0 | |
| 4 | P3 | 4 | |
| 4 | Brakes | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Michael Schumacher’s average finish in 1996 (P2.8, retirements excluded).
199517 races, 9 winsBenetton▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Collision | 0 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 3 | P1 | 10 | |
| 3 | P1 | 10 | |
| 3 | P2 | 6 | |
| 2 | Collision | 0 | |
| 16 | P1 | 10 | |
| 3 | P119 places worse than season average (P2.3) | 0 | |
| 2 | P1 | 10 | |
| 2 | Collision | 0 | |
| 2 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P5 | 2 | |
| 2 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 3 | P3 | 4 | |
| 2 | P1 | 10 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Michael Schumacher’s average finish in 1995 (P2.3, retirements excluded).
199414 races, 8 winsBenetton▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Collision | 0 | |
| 1 | P2 | 6 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 2 | Disqualified | 0 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 4 | Engine | 0 | |
| 2 | Disqualified | 0 | |
| 3 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 1 | P2 | 6 | |
| 1 | P1 | 10 | |
| 2 | P1 | 10 | |
| 2 | P1 | 10 | |
| 2 | P1 | 10 |
199316 races, 1 winBenetton▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Engine | 0 | |
| 4 | Collision | 0 | |
| 6 | P1 | 10 | |
| 5 | Engine | 0 | |
| 3 | P2 | 6 | |
| 3 | Fuel pump | 0 | |
| 3 | P2 | 6 | |
| 3 | P2 | 6 | |
| 7 | P3 | 4 | |
| 3 | P2 | 6 | |
| 2 | Hydraulics | 0 | |
| 4 | P3 | 4 | |
| 3 | P2 | 6 | |
| 3 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 4 | P3 | 4 | |
| 3 | Spun off | 0 |
199216 races, 1 winBenetton▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | P2 | 6 | |
| 5 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 5 | P7 | 0 | |
| 6 | P3 | 4 | |
| 3 | P1 | 10 | |
| 4 | Broken wing | 0 | |
| 6 | P3 | 4 | |
| 4 | P4 | 3 | |
| 5 | Accident | 0 | |
| 5 | P2 | 6 | |
| 6 | P4 | 3 | |
| 5 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 2 | P2 | 6 | |
| 5 | P3 | 4 | |
| 3 | P3 | 4 | |
| 6 | P4 | 3 |
19916 races▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Spun off | 0 | |
BenettonJapanese GPJapanese Grand Prix | 9 | Engine | 0 |
BenettonSpanish GPSpanish Grand Prix | 5 | P6 | 1 |
| 10 | P6 | 1 | |
BenettonItalian GPItalian Grand Prix | 7 | P5 | 2 |
| 7 | Clutch | 0 |