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13 Days After F2 Prodigy’s Terrifying Narration, Lando Norris Exposes Michael Schumacher’s Dark Side

Published 08/23/2023, 4:30 AM EDT

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The on and off-track dynamics in the world of motorsport are frequently a mystery. A spotlight has been shone on the mysterious sides of racing legend Michael Schumacher as a result of the recent admission by F2 Prodigy coupled with Lando Norris’ shocking declaration. And just after 13 days after the revelation by the F2 Grand Prix winner the F1 world is trying to process this hideous story, which forces us to take a close look at the complex character of the man who had been considered as a racing deity.

The German champion was one of the most competitive drivers to ever pilot an F1 car. And in an attempt to offer his son Mick Schumacher the same experience the iconic star legend showed his dark side. In a recent interview of Lando Norris uploaded by a fan page of Norris, “safeforlando,” the British driver shared a story about Red Barron that has since attracted the interest of F1 fans. According to Norris, he overheard Michael Schumacher yelling and arguing with a young boy, only 13 years old, during one of their karting sessions.

Lando Norris rubberstamps on the dark side of Michael Schumacher with a brief narrative

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Norris’ terrifying depiction of the tale about the German ace has shocked both the racing world and viewers in general. Given that Schumacher is a role model for many young people, Norris’s revelation has made people think about the intricacies of human nature.

In his words, Norris said, “Pretty insane. And I remember him [Michael Schumacher] having a bit of a scrap with one of my teammates. Michael, having a go at one of my teammates, who was like 13 at the time or 14 at the time, and getting into quite an argument, which was great to watch. So that was, that was very music.”

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Interestingly, this information surfaced precisely 13 days after F2 prodigy Jehan Daruwala told an awful narrative about Michael Schumacher. In his remarks, Daruwala who made history in 2020 by being the first Indian driver to win an F2 race revealed a brief story that solidified the notion that anything done to Schumacher’s child won’t be taken lightly by him, though the tale reveals a dark side of Schumacher’s character. Jehan Daruwala the F2 prodigy in an interview revealed the tale that dates back to their Karting days when Jehan beat Mick in the race.

He said, “Mick was on board and started our racing. And at the start, the fact is that Mick was depending a lot on us on that point, as I was going over there from the back. So, I got really frustrated. So, when he dropped, I just hit him from behind. I ended up winning. So, in the end, it worked out pretty well for me. And then I was just smiling up and in a sense, we didn’t want to go back to the back. And I think Michael Schumacher was the one who was walking through. So, I was pretty surprised. And then he started shouting at me and being mad at me.”

Just as Michael Schumacher was driven by a desire for winning the same emotions were coursing through the veins of every German fan. That was so serious that they didn’t even think twice about threatening the life of a 1996 Formula 1 champion in order to ensure Michael Schumacher’s victory.

How Michael Schumacher maniacs threatened a former F1 champion

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Michael Schumacher has motivated a whole generation of drivers. He is unmatched in his aggression and drive to triumph. And so was the boldness of his supporters who once threatened to kill 1996 winner Damon Hill. Hill recalled the awful incident at the Hockenheim track where he had to spend the majority of a race weekend hiding in a hotel room.

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As per GPFans and quoted on the F1 Nation podcast, the 1996 champion said, “I went to Hockenheim in the height of Michael Schumacher mania and I was met by two policemen. They told me that they had a written death threat from a Schumacher fan that said if I out qualified Michael he would shoot me with a gun. I literally had to hide away in my hotel room. I was brought into the circuit in the back of a car by the police.”

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Aditya Srivastava

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Aditya Srivastava is an F1 writer at EssentiallySports with over two years of writing experience. He developed a keen interest in the sport after the unforgettable Abu Dhabi 2021 race. As a graduate of a premier institute, Aditya is committed to producing high-quality content that is engaging, informative, and accurate.
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