Ralf Schumacher: “Would I have made it to F1 without Michael? I don’t think so”
F1 Beyond The Grid
karenellenbevan
4.7 • 5.3K Ratings
🗓️ 16 October 2019
⏱️ 51 minutes
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On this week’s show, Ralf discusses being a racing dad to up-and-comer son David, what it was like to race brother Michael at the highest level, why he was never friends with team mates, and much more...
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| 0:30.4 | Hi, I'm Raaf Summaka and you're listening to Beyond the Grit. |
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| 0:44.8 | My name's Tom Clarkson and I'm joined this week by a driver who on his day was a match for anyone. |
| 0:50.8 | He drove for Jordan Williams and Toyota in an F1 career that spanned 11 years |
| 0:55.8 | and he's also got a very familiar surname. |
| 0:58.8 | I'm talking of course about Ralph Schumacher. |
| 1:01.8 | Ralph won six races during his Grand Prix career and anyone who saw him drive in his first season in 1997 |
| 1:08.6 | might tell you that six was a poor return for his ability. |
| 1:11.8 | After all, he finished on the podium in only his third Grand Prix for Jordan |
| 1:16.2 | but Ralph found himself in the right teams at the wrong time |
| 1:20.2 | and he also raced in an era when brother Michael was enjoying unprecedented success with Ferrari. |
| 1:26.0 | A few years away from the F1 paddock has mellowed Ralph somewhat |
| 1:29.4 | and he's also become a racing dad in recent years because his son David is now in Formula 3. |
| 1:34.6 | We caught up at the Russian Grand Prix last month |
| 1:37.2 | and it was good to see Ralph again, he looked fit and relaxed |
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