I had this on tape in the day. Mum loved to hate Schuey but he was always my fav driver. Seeing him later on Top Gear how relaxed and cheerful he was shows how much he grew as a person. Keep fighting Michael.
Yeah I think he was the best of his generation but I never liked his personality much so wan't a fan. Plus he kept on easily beating all the drivers I did like!
Schumacher had a God-given gift of feel that few other drivers ever receive--you can learn to go faster, but you'll never be the fastest without the gift, especially in the rain.
I remember watching this when first broadcast. The throttle and speed traces comparison with Herbert always stuck in my mind. Great to see this again. Keep em coming Big Zeddie!
I think someone else famously said that if you see a gap and don’t go for it, you are no longer a racing driver! Senna/Schumacher, Schumacher/Senna! Benetton was nowhere near the car that Hill and Coulthard had but skill and strategy made them true champions! You surprised me with this video Big Zeddie! Excellent choice
All the drivers have a desire to win, they wouldn't have got as far as formula one otherwise but very few are genuinely ruthless. Michael definitely was, Senna also. The only driver I've seen since to have that streak is Max Verstappen.
Schumacher, Senna, Prost, Hamilton, Verstappen. You don't get to the elite level if you're not hungry for it. Only very clean succesful driver I can think of is Hakkinen
Very interesting documentary on schumacher, he was single-minded like senna, but seemed a nice family man. Really tragic how it turned out for him. Always have hope for him one day to make some sort of a recovery 🙏
There's something poignant about this Documentary with not really knowing what is going on with Michael in the modern day. I hope we see him in the public eye again one day.
Martin Brundle honestly believes he was as good as Michael when they were teammates 🤣 he needs to get real and realise he was never gonna be a race winner no matter who his teammate was.
For several years I've been trying to find the music of this documentary. It's brilliant. Does anyone know who composed it? It's been great seeing Mick starting to show moments of brilliance (like his dad) in the last two grand prix. I think he's turning a corner. Schumi would be so proud.
I know you can't second guess these things, and I take nothing away from Schumacher...but I do wonder if he would have won those two titles at Benneton if Senna had been around ?. Not seen this doc before so nice one Big Z.
The fact that Hill got as close as he was to Schumacher in 94 tells me that Senna would have possibly dominated that season with .5sec poles to 5-15seconds race leads
@@nickypoundtown9568 personally I feel the FIA cheated Schumacher in 1994 to close the championship and still think Schumacher would have won. 1995 Williams was a superior car and I think Senna would have won.
No he wouldn’t have, and small details against him in 2000 and 2003 as well would have changed the outlook. He was never a great driver just took advantage of a sport thrusting him in the limelight.
Thanks man. I cant call you Big Z cuz thats Zdeno Chara but ur a legend brother. Appreciate you alot as im sure many who watch do but do not say. Good show!
I feel both Murray and Wattie believe that it was a racing incident. A little cynical, yes, but a racing incident all the same (definitely more innocuous than what happened a few years later). I know that if I watched this as a 10 year old I'm thinking Damon's a sour git and it's beautiful in a way for the English because what better than a German to rile them up, but in his place I know I'd feel just as bitter and knowing the history of things with his dad then, that bit he talked about Jim Clark gains an extra bit of significance given that these people were around the Hill household back in the day....I almost see a parallel between his life and what Mick is facing now. That graphic that Jonathan Palmer was talking about with regards to the speed and braking differential between Schumi and Johnny Herbert was extremely interesting....I can't remember ITV or even anyone else showing data like that since then - I can imagine teams are understandably incredibly protective of any data that they have for fear of their competitors gaining an upper hand. A shame really, it could make for some interesting TV pieces.
Damon never impressed me. He made mistakes that rookies did. His ROOKIE teammate Jacques Villeneuve took the title fight to the VERY last last laps in Japan when Hill should have already won the title three races before. Hill is a shadow of his father and to this day, quite a few still believe the Williams team intentionally loosened Villeneuve's wheel to spoon feed Hill the championship.
@@bigzeddie76 Keen for Albert Park '96, Jacque Villeneuve really made a strong first impression on his debut, would've won that race too if not for the oil leak! Also Bundle's famous crash at turn 3, the first of many big shunts that have occurred at that corner.
I don't think that Hamilton comes close to what Schumacher did. Forget the statistics! Anyone who knows anything about statistics can tell you that not only do they NOT give you the whole picture, but they can be manipulated to present both sides of any argument. (I know someone who worked for Statistics Canada for 30+ yrs; and she explained it to me far better than I could. You have to take into account all the additional information: car technology; track technology; tyre technology; driver knowledge; fuel types/technology; FIA regulations; other drivers; etc... None of these things are ever considered by F1 fanboys/girls, when they ignorantly declare Hamilton as the G.O.A.T. Just look at the data comparison of how Schumacher entered and exited a corner, when compared to his teammate! That alone, shed light on WHY the data was different. Just looking at the numbers doesn't tell you that. You have to understand what's going on. Michael was a driving machine, but he understood all aspects of racing better than any other driver. That's why he will always be the G.O.A.T. of F1 racing drivers... and possibly of any automotive racing discipline.
He was the GREATEST. Hamilton is an opportunist who always jumps ship whenever another team has the absolute best car. Hey, he doesn't have the best car this year and can't even get second in the points. And Schumacher fought Senna a lot. Senna would brush Hamilton aside like a fly...
At the time , this documentary really highlighted the divide between Schumacher and the other drivers. They didn’t like him, trust him and there was clearly despondency. Michael wasn’t likeable then. Arrogance, individualism, setting yourself apart from your fellow drivers and dirty tactics wasn’t what won you friends. It’s different now. Nowadays that brand of Self Importance is almost applauded.
I had this on tape in the day. Mum loved to hate Schuey but he was always my fav driver. Seeing him later on Top Gear how relaxed and cheerful he was shows how much he grew as a person. Keep fighting Michael.
People can call him a cheat all they like but he shook up the "boys club" that was F1
I supported Mika back in the day but there's no denying Michael
Yeah I think he was the best of his generation but I never liked his personality much so wan't a fan. Plus he kept on easily beating all the drivers I did like!
@bigzeddie76 like Denny Hamlin said "I beat all your favorite drivers!"
Schumacher had a God-given gift of feel that few other drivers ever receive--you can learn to go faster, but you'll never be the fastest without the gift, especially in the rain.
I remember watching this when first broadcast. The throttle and speed traces comparison with Herbert always stuck in my mind. Great to see this again. Keep em coming Big Zeddie!
I think someone else famously said that if you see a gap and don’t go for it, you are no longer a racing driver! Senna/Schumacher, Schumacher/Senna! Benetton was nowhere near the car that Hill and Coulthard had but skill and strategy made them true champions! You surprised me with this video Big Zeddie! Excellent choice
All the drivers have a desire to win, they wouldn't have got as far as formula one otherwise but very few are genuinely ruthless. Michael definitely was, Senna also. The only driver I've seen since to have that streak is Max Verstappen.
Don't forget multi 21, Seb learned at the foot of the master
Schumacher, Senna, Prost, Hamilton, Verstappen. You don't get to the elite level if you're not hungry for it. Only very clean succesful driver I can think of is Hakkinen
@@R9naldo Errrrr.... Button? I would also say Prost was not ruthless, at least until he experienced Senna's tactics.
Very interesting documentary on schumacher, he was single-minded like senna, but seemed a nice family man. Really tragic how it turned out for him. Always have hope for him one day to make some sort of a recovery 🙏
After Ayrton Senna death, Michael Schumacher become new icon of Formula 1 for many years
There's something poignant about this Documentary with not really knowing what is going on with Michael in the modern day. I hope we see him in the public eye again one day.
Martin Brundle honestly believes he was as good as Michael when they were teammates 🤣 he needs to get real and realise he was never gonna be a race winner no matter who his teammate was.
All we can see there is Neid!
Martin with his arms folded! Love it. He’s aged better
What planet does he think he's on? LMAO, doesn't even have ONE gp win...
For several years I've been trying to find the music of this documentary. It's brilliant. Does anyone know who composed it?
It's been great seeing Mick starting to show moments of brilliance (like his dad) in the last two grand prix. I think he's turning a corner. Schumi would be so proud.
It says "Music Michael Conn" in the end credit. Maybe that'll help. Looks like he made alot of similar music like this
Good old Damon Hill forgetting he took Michael out twice in 95, must be hard being a sore loser!
What a stupid comment
I lost all respect for that cranky old Brit when he kept blocking Michael in Japan in 1998. He truly is a pathetic little man.
I know you can't second guess these things, and I take nothing away from Schumacher...but I do wonder if he would have won those two titles at Benneton if Senna had been around ?. Not seen this doc before so nice one Big Z.
The fact that Hill got as close as he was to Schumacher in 94 tells me that Senna would have possibly dominated that season with .5sec poles to 5-15seconds race leads
@@nickypoundtown9568 personally I feel the FIA cheated Schumacher in 1994 to close the championship and still think Schumacher would have won. 1995 Williams was a superior car and I think Senna would have won.
No he wouldn’t have, and small details against him in 2000 and 2003 as well would have changed the outlook. He was never a great driver just took advantage of a sport thrusting him in the limelight.
@@denzel9086 "He was never a great driver". You are a complete morón.
@@denzel9086 in all fairness the only limelight Schumi ever got was the villain character for any opposing driver from 94-00
hill is a donkey, Schumi is simply the best !
Thanks man. I cant call you Big Z cuz thats Zdeno Chara but ur a legend brother. Appreciate you alot as im sure many who watch do but do not say.
Good show!
I had to look up Zdeno Chara. Now I know 2 hockey players, him and Gretzky 😅
@@bigzeddie76 czcams.com/video/jimZ1tSdPY0/video.html
I feel both Murray and Wattie believe that it was a racing incident. A little cynical, yes, but a racing incident all the same (definitely more innocuous than what happened a few years later). I know that if I watched this as a 10 year old I'm thinking Damon's a sour git and it's beautiful in a way for the English because what better than a German to rile them up, but in his place I know I'd feel just as bitter and knowing the history of things with his dad then, that bit he talked about Jim Clark gains an extra bit of significance given that these people were around the Hill household back in the day....I almost see a parallel between his life and what Mick is facing now.
That graphic that Jonathan Palmer was talking about with regards to the speed and braking differential between Schumi and Johnny Herbert was extremely interesting....I can't remember ITV or even anyone else showing data like that since then - I can imagine teams are understandably incredibly protective of any data that they have for fear of their competitors gaining an upper hand. A shame really, it could make for some interesting TV pieces.
Damon never impressed me. He made mistakes that rookies did. His ROOKIE teammate Jacques Villeneuve took the title fight to the VERY last last laps in Japan when Hill should have already won the title three races before. Hill is a shadow of his father and to this day, quite a few still believe the Williams team intentionally loosened Villeneuve's wheel to spoon feed Hill the championship.
Does anyone know who composed the music for this documentary?
What season is next?
1996 from tomorrow
@@bigzeddie76 Keen for Albert Park '96, Jacque Villeneuve really made a strong first impression on his debut, would've won that race too if not for the oil leak! Also Bundle's famous crash at turn 3, the first of many big shunts that have occurred at that corner.
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Is possible spanish subtitles ?
I don't think that Hamilton comes close to what Schumacher did. Forget the statistics! Anyone who knows anything about statistics can tell you that not only do they NOT give you the whole picture, but they can be manipulated to present both sides of any argument. (I know someone who worked for Statistics Canada for 30+ yrs; and she explained it to me far better than I could.
You have to take into account all the additional information: car technology; track technology; tyre technology; driver knowledge; fuel types/technology; FIA regulations; other drivers; etc... None of these things are ever considered by F1 fanboys/girls, when they ignorantly declare Hamilton as the G.O.A.T.
Just look at the data comparison of how Schumacher entered and exited a corner, when compared to his teammate! That alone, shed light on WHY the data was different. Just looking at the numbers doesn't tell you that. You have to understand what's going on.
Michael was a driving machine, but he understood all aspects of racing better than any other driver. That's why he will always be the G.O.A.T. of F1 racing drivers... and possibly of any automotive racing discipline.
@23:48 Jonathan Wheatley this time telling an interviewer what's what, rather than Michael Masi.
He was the GREATEST. Hamilton is an opportunist who always jumps ship whenever another team has the absolute best car. Hey, he doesn't have the best car this year and can't even get second in the points. And Schumacher fought Senna a lot. Senna would brush Hamilton aside like a fly...
At the time , this documentary really highlighted the divide between Schumacher and the other drivers. They didn’t like him, trust him and there was clearly despondency. Michael wasn’t likeable then. Arrogance, individualism, setting yourself apart from your fellow drivers and dirty tactics wasn’t what won you friends. It’s different now. Nowadays that brand of Self Importance is almost applauded.
I loved Michael's driving but how he's got the nerve to say it wasn't anything but a "run him of the road" moment I don't know.
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