Michael Schumacher Birthday Special: Some Quick Facts About The Former F1 Champion

Formula One legend Michael Schumacher turns 51 today and fans around the world are sending their best wishes to the sporting icon. He is considered to be the best driver the world has ever seen and a record seven Formula One championship bear testimony to the fact. Schumi, as he is fondly called dominated the racing track like no one. Just the joy of watching him race inspired a generation of young drivers to take up this sport as a career. Although we have not seen Michael Schumacher publicly for more than six years now after a freak skiing accident in the Alps, he continues to command the same love and respect from his admirers around the world.