The Popularity of the Formula One Grand Prix

The Formula One Grand Prix has become phenomenal. The racing scene has never been faster with
the cars, drivers, and team that made the F1 possible. In decades, The Grand Prix gave way to a
number of racers who have become household names. One of the most popular names in F1 is Michael
Schumacher.

Schumacher became so popular that he is known by both racing and non-racing fans around the globe.
Why has his name become pandemic? For one reason, he is the youngest 2 time champion in the history
of Formula One. He first came into the F1 picture when he raced for the first time in 1991 at the Spa-
Francorchamps. This is where he qualified as number seven for the Belgium Grand Prix. With just one
race later with Team Benetton his career immediately exploded. No one matched his skills regardless of
McLaren’s resurgence in 1998 to 1999.

The German racer has become a controversial icon. He has been involved in two collisions during the
season’s final race which identified the outcome of the world championship. The first was in 1994 in
Adelaide with Damon Hill. The second collision was in Jerez race in 1997 with Jacques Villaneuve.

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