WATCH: Michael Schumacher Sends an Emotional Message to Mercedes Ahead of Final Race
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The 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix marked the official final race for F1 legend, Michael Schumacher. Although he stepped away at the end of the 2006 season, he returned in 2010 with the Mercedes F1 team. After three years, which bore just one pole position and one podium, the 7-time world champion retired for good.
At the final race of the season, Michael Schumacher delivered an emotionally-charged message meant for the team. He said, “Guys, I’m on the way to the grid. I would like to use the opportunity to say thank you to all the boys, all the mechanics, the engineers who I have been working with. I would like to say as well, thank you to all the people that have been following us around the world, everywhere, watching us on television”
He continued, “Staying on track, sharing all the emotions and all the good times that we have had together. I just want to say thank you for being there with us and sharing my particular passion for so long. Thanks for all of these wonderful times and good memories. It’s gonna be… Thanks again. Now, let’s go and get ready to rumble, for another good race.”
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While most eyes were on the duel at the front…
Formula 1's most successful champion was beginning an emotional final Grand Prix for @MercedesAMGF1 👏#F1Rewind ⏪ #F1 @emirates pic.twitter.com/kpmJZYYGOa
— Formula 1 (@F1) April 25, 2020
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Mercedes paid tribute to Michael Schumacher and his contribution to the team
An equally emotional Ross Brawn got on the radio and thanked the German legend. He confessed that it was a privilege and honour to work alongside him. The two have worked alongside each other right from the time when they were in Benetton, to the hugely successful Ferrari era and now with Mercedes.
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Sadly, Michael Schumacher ended the race in a disappointing 7th place and denied a swan song. However, he can take pride in the fact that he went out on a high note, with his Valencia GP podium. In addition to that, he grabbed pole position in Monaco, though he later copped a penalty for an infringement in the previous race.
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