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Michael Schumacher
Seven times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher is one Germany's most famous sports stars.
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Germany: Charges pressed in Schumacher family blackmail case
Wuppertal prosecutors have filed charges against three men accused of trying to blackmail Michael Schumacher's family.
Germany: Michael Schumacher's family blackmailed, 2 arrested
The suspects allegedly demanded millions from the Schumacher family to not publish unspecified information.
Michael Schumacher's watches fetch millions at auction
The sale had eight watches belonging to the F1 legend, who has not been seen in public since a skiing accident in 2013.
Even out of public view, Michael Schumacher's star shines on
As he turns 55 this January 3, DW looks back on Michael Schumacher's storied career.
Treasures at the National Auto Museum in Hessen
Hessen's National Auto Museum has some of the rarest cars & race cars ever and is open to the public.
German editor fired over AI-created Schumacher 'interview'
A German tabloid ran an AI-generated "interview" with F1 legend Michael Schumacher, prompting a stir from his fans.
Netflix documentary on Michael Schumacher
A new film based on the life of the legendary Formula One driver attempts to show his different facets.
Mick Schumacher set to make his Formula 1 debut
Almost nine years after Michael Schumacher ended his racing career, his famous surname is back in F1.
F1: Could new sprint races boost Mick Schumacher?
Formula One's governing body wants to tinker with qualifying and introduce a sprint race at some grand prix weekends.
Why the future of Formula One is electric
Are the days of Formula One numbered? Formula E says it is the race format of the future.
Mick Schumacher signs Formula One deal with Haas
Michael Schumacher's driven and dedicated 21-year-old son joins Haas for the 2021 Formula One season.
REV Explains: Schumacher v. Hamilton
Hamilton or Schumacher - who's the greatest of all times?
Opinion: Hamilton or Schumacher? There's no contest
Having secured his seventh F1 title, Hamilton joins Schumacher as the most successful driver ever. But who is better?
No German Grand Prix in 2020 Formula One season
Next year's Formula One season will feature a record 22 races, but none of them will be in Germany.
Hamilton and Mercedes reap rewards of risky strategy
Lewis Hamilton's Hungarian Grand Prix win was a risk-versus-reward masterclass from Mercedes.
Mick Schumacher to test for Ferrari
His father won five F1 titles for Ferrari, now Mick Schumacher will make his test debut for the Italian team next month.
Michael Schumacher: A Formula One legend turns 50
Michael Schumacher is arguably the best F1 driver of all time. As he turns 50 we look back at his impressive career.
Michael Schumacher turns 50: A sporting great still admired
On Thursday, Formula One great Michael Schumacher will celebrate his milestone 50th birthday.
Schumacher and Vettel, part 2, at ROC
Schumacher and Vettel proved a winning combination six times at the Race of Champions, now it's Mick Schumacher's turn.
Clothing brand co-founder Gilberto Benetton dies
The family founded a knitwear company that became a global brand, diversifying into building, transport and catering.
Michael Schumacher's teenage son wins F3 title
Mick Schumacher has scored his first championship title by wining the 2018 European Formula Three tournament.
Mick Schumacher tests DTM Mercedes at Nürburgring
Michael Schumacher's 19-year-old son is making quite a name in his own right in the junior racing series.
F1: Fernando Alonso to retire
This will be the two-time champion’s last season as a Formula One driver, team McLaren has announced.
Schumacher's Ferrari sells for $7.5 million
The face of Formula One drove it to victory in the 2001 Monaco Grand Prix. At auction, his iconic car set a new record.
70 years of Ferrari, the superstar among sports cars
An exhibition at London's Design Museum celebrates 70 years of Ferrari, a cult car that's also starred in many films.
Hamilton blazes to track record in Japan
Lewis Hamilton smashed the old record by Michael Schumacher to gain the inside track for Sunday's race in Suzuka.
Hamilton equals Schumacher's record with Spa pole
Lewis Hamilton recorded the fastest lap in qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa.
Magazine to pay damages to F1 star Schumacher
A German magazine must pay more than 50,000 euros in damages after claiming Schumacher would walk again.
News 'not good' for Schumacher
Ex-Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo does not have positive news to share on Michael Schumacher's health.
Schumacher crash
Mick Schumacher has suffered an injury after a crash during a Formula Four race.
Strong start for Schumacher's son
Mick Schumacher has started his Formula 4 career strongly with his first race victory, on his first weekend of racing.
Schumacher's son in Formula 4
Michael Schumacher's son, Mick, is to join Dutch Formula 4 team Van Amersfoort and begin racing in April.
Silence surrounds Schumacher on accident anniversay
Questions abound as the world marks the first anniversary of Michael Schumacher's skiing accident.
Down to the wire: famous F1 showdowns
This Sunday, it all comes down to one final race to decide which Mercedes driver - Lewis Hamilton or Nico Rosberg - will win the Formula One drivers' championship. Here's a look at some of the series' best showdowns.
Back online
Michael Schumacher's website is back online, but the former F1 champ is still nowhere to be seen.
Schumacher 'making progress'
Michael Schumacher could recover within three years, says a French doctor treating the former Formula One champion. The German driver is making progress, albeit slowly, 10 months after a devastating ski accident.
GoPro shares gyrate
GoPro's shares have tumbled after a French journalist suggested one of the company's cameras may have caused Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher's injuries. But that misses the big picture, says DW's Jasper Sky.
Schumacher: accident to recovery
A timeline of events that lead to Michael Schumacher's release from hospital.
Schumacher leaves hospital
Former Formula One champion Michael Schumacher has left hospital to continue his recovery at home.
Schumacher case suspect dead
A man suspected of involvement in the theft of medical files regarding Formula One champion Michael Schumacher has been found hanged. Zurich police had arrested the suspect Tuesday.
'Schumacher documents' for sale
Stolen medical documents alleged to belong to Michael Schumacher are being offered for sale to media, his manager says. The German motor racing great is out of a months-long coma following a skiing accident.
Schumacher no longer in coma
Formula One legend Michael Schumacher is no longer in a coma, according to his spokesperson. He has been transported from Grenoble to the university hospital in Lausanne where he is to continue his rehabilitation.
Schumacher in signs of 'awakening'
Former Formula 1 superstar Michael Schumacher has shown "signs of consciousness" as doctors continue to bring him out of a medically-induced coma. His manager said it was the first real progress since his skiing accident in the French Alps last December. But his recovery in a hospital in Grenoble is likely to remain very challenging given the major head injury he suffered.
Schumacher in 'waking-up phase'
Michael Schumacher's manager has said that the former F1 star is yet to wake from a coma following his skiing accident. Schumacher's previous team Mercedes dedicated their win at the Australian Grand Prix to him.
Schumacher: 'Encouraging signs'
Michael Schumacher has shown some signs of improvement, his agent has said. The German Formula One legend has been in a coma since a skiing accident in France at the end of December.
No crime in Schumacher accident
French investigators have said that Michael Schumacher's skiing accident was not due to any criminal wrongdoing. The auto racing great has been in a coma since the accident in the French Alps in December.
Schumacher's sedation reduced
Doctors treating Formula One legend Michael Schumacher have said they have begun the process of waking him up from an induced coma. He has been in the coma since shortly after brain surgery following a skiing accident.
Standard speed for skilled skier
Investigators looking into Michael Schumacher's life-threatening skiing accident in the French Alps have said video footage shows he was skiing in the manner they would expect from an accomplished skier when he crashed.
'Let the doctors work'
Michael Schumacher's wife Corinna has appealed for privacy, as her husband fights for his life in a hospital in the French Alps. She specifically asked reporters to "take the pressure off the doctors and the hospital."
Condition remains critical
Formula One racing legend Michael Schumacher remains in critical condition in a French clinic. The German former driver has been in hospital since being injured in a skiing accident over a week ago.
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