“An engineer can look at the data, but he needs a translator from the cockpit - the driver - to understand it completely. For example, only the driver can tell you why he abruptly takes his foot off the gas pedal at a certain point. The data doesn't necessarily tell the engineer whether the driver made a mistake at that point or the car was acting up. The information the driver provides often helps determine the direction of development.” NeedsLooksMadeHelpingCertainActingMistakeFeetCarInformationExampleDevelopmentDetermineDataGasDriversEngineersMade A MistakeTranslatorsPedalsCockpit Author:Michael Schumacher
“Those who have come into Formula One without experiencing cars devoid of electronic aids will find it tough. To control 800 horse power relying just on arm muscles and foot sensitivity can turn out to be a dangerous exercise.” TurnsFeetDangerousCarArmsExerciseToughHorseAidsMusclesFormulasSensitivityFormula One Author:Michael Schumacher
“In sport there is never any moment that is the same as the other. I have been in Formula One for 12 years, and out of that I had one year with the perfect car.” YearsHas BeensMomentsSportsPerfectCarFormulasCornyFormula One Author:Michael Schumacher
“I hate to take compromises with a racing car. The more standard a car is, the more compromises you have to take.” HateCarStandardsI HateCompromiseRacingRace Car Author:Michael Schumacher
“People get excited around me and behave differently than they would normally. I don't feel different from anyone else, except that I drive a racing car round in circles faster than somebody else.” PeopleFeelsDifferentCarRoundsExcitedCirclesFasterBehaveRacingRace Car Author:Michael Schumacher
