Former teammates pay tribute to Schumacher

2016 world champion Nico Rosberg, who drove for Mercedes with Schumacher after his comeback from 2010 to 2012, remembers the work ethic of the Rhinelander, who is almost 16 years his senior. “As a teammate, I understood why he won seven world titles and became the best Formula 1 driver,” said the German Journal of Sport .

“Schumacher gave himself 100%” Nico Rosberg Rosberg explained: “Schumacher gave himself 100 percent, both in his private life and as a pilot. He was a role model for me. It was interesting to watch how he worked and how much attention he paid to details. Working with him was an important moment in my career. I beat him three years in a row. That gave me incredible energy and increased my self-esteem.” “Proud of what we have built” Rubens Barrichello The Brazilian Rubens Barrichello, alongside whom Schumacher won his five world titles for Ferrari from 2000 to 2004, said he was “proud of what we have built together at Ferrari”. The 46-year-old explained: “When I signed the contract with Ferrari, I knew that I would have to compete with one of the best drivers in the world. Even though there were moments when we disagreed, our relationship was very strong.” “I won’t forget your help” Felipe Massa Felipe Massa (37), Schumacher's last teammate at Ferrari between 2005 and 2006, fondly remembers the openness of the 91-time Grand Prix winner. “Dear Schumi, for me you are an extraordinary person. I won't forget the help you gave me in my career. I'm not just talking about advice in which you were a master, a professor. You also helped me when you decided to end your career at the end of 2006. Ferrari had already decided on Kimi Raikkonen for next season. If you hadn’t retired, there would have been no place for me at Ferrari.”

Schumacher has not appeared in public since his serious skiing accident on December 29, 2013 in Meribel. The Kerpen native suffered a severe traumatic brain injury in the fall. This Thursday he celebrates his 50th birthday.

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Former teammates pay tribute to Schumacher

Michael Schumacher's former teammates Nico Rosberg, Rubens Barrichello and Felipe Massa paid emotional tribute to the Formula 1 record world champion from Kerpen on the occasion of his 50th birthday on Thursday.

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