2006-09-17 00:24:24 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Auto Racing
Michael Schumacher retired because of the kind of pressure he had, he was at first criticized by other driver for violating the rules and for the Monaco incident. He was labeled as bad driver and everybody were jealous of his victory form a very long time. And at last was force to retire.
I remember R. Barichelo telling to the press, " I will retire and get back to my family when I feel Michael". This was the attitude of the drivers towards Schumi.
If you see it, remember Schumi on the post race interview of Monza saying, "I’m sorry it may have taken longer than some of you wanted but you have to savor a moment, and you have to find the right moment and we feel this is the right moment."
2006-09-17 06:07:31 · answer #1 · answered by I am rock 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think he quit because he felt that he was no longer the best. He is not too old, he knows he can handle the physical demands of F1 for another few more years. He quit because of many factors which in the end tipped the pro-con scale to pro-quit.
Go out while on top? Yes. Family? Yes. But I personally think that he has something else going on in the background, with his manager Willi Weber ("Mr 20%"). Perhaps it's a very lucrative business deal. Perhaps it's a contract with Ferrari to be some sort of adviser to the team. Perhaps he's working on setting up a Team Schumacher with people like Ross Brawn...possibly with VW engine or even Ferrari engine. What he said in the press conference about Felipe and letting the younger ones have their turn is all lip service. His decision to retire probably had not much to do with enjoyment/lack of enjoyment of driving, or what happened at Monaco 06. Nor did it have much to do with the fear of getting beaten by younger guns. He has nothing to pove. Sure, going out on a high with 8 WDC (pending) is nice, but I think his decision has been based on a reason a lot more complicated than that.
2006-09-17 23:09:51 · answer #2 · answered by rockpool248 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No doubt he is the greatest driver the sport has ever seen. He set a new standard to which younger drivers can look for. The reasons to retire could be-
•He wants to retire at top.
•He doesn’t want to ruin the motivation of the young Massa.
•He can spend more time with his family.
•After 16 years of lengthy carrier he could have been exhausted and that’s natural for any human.
But there is no point in talking about the money and age, and at this age also he is 100% fit. And after retiring also he can earn unto $30Million. He also said that he is only renounce as a driver but he could continue with the team. Who can say he could be the replacement of Jean Todt in the future.
2006-09-19 04:59:12 · answer #3 · answered by kallu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's got every record going in the sport except the total amount of races - second to Riccardo Patrese (256) by the end of year Michael will have 250. He's been world champion so many times he doesn't have to prove anything anymore. He's married with young children, and having earned $25million + since joining Ferrari in 1996 ($250million +) he needs time to spend it. He's retiring at the top - whether he wins this years Championship or not. Who knows in a couple of years time we may see him in the GP Masters series with Mansell, Patrese, Fittipaldi & co :)
2006-09-17 12:24:45 · answer #4 · answered by WaftyCrank 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rosberg has been pipping him because Michael got here back. i think of he retired initially on the final time. whilst he replaced into at his suitable. there are lots of quickly drivers who have been given dumped final 12 months like Sutil, Buemi and Alguersuari and there are plenty greater in the pipe line. If he the two does not tournament or beat Rosberg for something of the season then he might call it quits on the tip of the 12 months. yet in trouble-free terms he's conscious what he's going to do.
2016-12-12 09:52:22 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a VERY dangerous job! It doesn't take too much imagination for me to recognise the enormous risks with each & every lap. The nerves of STEEL & the complete concentration required to complete a race will ALWAYS be nothing less than astounding! Obviously the ODDS are just not worth the risk to claim more than 8 World Championships! I'd be too through after ONE! What's the point of continuing to work? Are you not convinced that he deserves to enjoy the rewards of his demonstrated expertise without question?
I pray these last races are as glorious for him as all in the past!
2006-09-17 15:58:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He said:
"I did not see the energy and strength to no more, in order to ride along in the future in front. I questioned myself. Therefore I made this decision...
...The decision I made after Indianapolis (2 July) . Which concerns the timing of this decision, I thought it was perhaps correct and fair to find the moment where Felipe (Massa) has also still the possibility of deciding on its future. I had so many success and beautiful moments. So I don´t want to blockade a young pilot, who also is still good guy. Who has already the time and possibility had, which I had in all the years. Ferrari left all liberties, which I could imagine to me. They waited for my decision."
2006-09-17 00:42:49 · answer #7 · answered by Tatanka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 He wants to spend more time with his family
2 He is the oldest driver in F1.
3 He wants tro retire while he is on top, before he starts to lose his edge.
2006-09-19 00:22:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What better way to leave something then when you are on top and probably the best you will ever be.
He is doing what most drivers can only dream of.
2006-09-17 00:32:00 · answer #9 · answered by Nyla 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he said in the press conference, "i am not getting any younger, eventhough i am still fit for races now, but would i still be fit in another couple of years to come?"
2006-09-17 04:33:29 · answer #10 · answered by icegirl_dayana 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋