
Ralf Schumacher (born on 30 June 1975 in Hürth, Germany) is a former German Formula 1 driver, the younger brother of Michael Schumacher, with whom he shared part of his career in the top category.
After karting and early experience in junior formulae, he emerged on the international single-seater scene by winning the Formula Nippon Championship in 1996. He made his Formula 1 debut in 1997 with Jordan, immediately showing speed and solidity, before moving to Williams, the team with which he achieved the best results of his career.
With Williams he secured six victories between 2001 and 2003, contributing to the team’s successes during a period of technical excellence. He later raced for Toyota, achieving several podium finishes but without returning to victory. He concluded his Formula 1 career at the end of the 2007 season, after contesting more than 180 Grands Prix.
After leaving Formula 1 he continued racing in the DTM, where he competed for several seasons before retiring permanently from competition. Following his racing career, he embarked on a path as a television commentator and analyst, remaining closely connected to the paddock and the motorsport environment.
On a personal level, Ralf Schumacher is the father of one son, David, who is also involved in motor racing.
| Year | Team | Chassis | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Toyota | TF107 | 5 |
| 2006 | Toyota | TF106 | 20 |
| 2005 | Toyota | TF105 | 45 |
| 2004 | Williams | FW26 | 24 |
| 2003 | Williams | FW25 | 58 |
| 2002 | Williams | FW24 | 42 |
| 2001 | Williams | FW23 | 49 |
| 2000 | Williams | FW22 | 24 |
| 1999 | Williams | FW21 | 35 |
| Year | Team | Teammate | Win | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Panasonic Toyota Racing (TF107) | Trulli J. | 3 VS 14 | |
| 2006 | Panasonic Toyota Racing (TF106) | Trulli J. | 10 VS 8 | |
| 2005 | Panasonic Toyota Racing (TF105) | Trulli J. | 1 VS 17 | |
| 2004 | BMW Williams F1 Team (FW26) | Montoya J. | 4 VS 8 | |
| 2003 | BMW Williams F1 (FW25) | Montoya J. | 0 VS 15 | |
| 2002 | BMW Williams F1 (FW24) | Montoya J. | 8 VS 9 | |
| 2001 | BMW Williams F1 (FW23) | Montoya J. | 11 VS 6 | |
| Total | 37 VS 77 | |||
| Grand Prix | Team | Chassis | Pos. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgian GP 2007 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF107 | 10 |
| Hungarian GP 2007 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF107 | 6 |
| French GP 2007 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF107 | 10 |
| Canadian GP 2007 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF107 | 8 |
| Australian GP 2007 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF107 | 8 |
| Japanese GP 2006 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF106 | 7 |
| Turkish GP 2006 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF106 | 7 |
| Hungarian GP 2006 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF106 | 6 |
| German GP 2006 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF106 | 9 |
| French GP 2006 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF106 | 4 |
| United States GP 2006 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF106 | 10 |
| Monaco GP 2006 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF106 | 8 |
| San Marino GP 2006 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF106 | 9 |
| Australian GP 2006 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF106 | 3 |
| Malaysian GP 2006 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF106 | 8 |
| Chinese GP 2005 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF105 | 3 |
| Japanese GP 2005 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF105 | 8 |
| Brazilian GP 2005 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF105 | 8 |
| Belgian GP 2005 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF105 | 7 |
| Italian GP 2005 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF105 | 6 |
| Hungarian GP 2005 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF105 | 3 |
| German GP 2005 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF105 | 6 |
| British GP 2005 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF105 | 8 |
| French GP 2005 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF105 | 7 |
| Canadian GP 2005 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF105 | 6 |
| Monaco GP 2005 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF105 | 6 |
| Spanish GP 2005 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF105 | 4 |
| San Marino GP 2005 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF105 | 9 |
| Bahrain GP 2005 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF105 | 4 |
| Malaysian GP 2005 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | TF105 | 5 |
| Brazilian GP 2004 | BMW Williams F1 Team | FW26 | 5 |
| Japanese GP 2004 | BMW Williams F1 Team | FW26 | 2 |
| Australian GP 2004 | BMW Williams F1 Team | FW26 | 4 |
| Bahrain GP 2004 | BMW Williams F1 Team | FW26 | 7 |
| Monaco GP 2004 | BMW Williams F1 Team | FW26 | 10 |
| Spanish GP 2004 | BMW Williams F1 Team | FW26 | 6 |
| San Marino GP 2004 | BMW Williams F1 Team | FW26 | 7 |
| Hungarian GP 2003 | BMW Williams F1 | FW25 | 4 |
| British GP 2003 | BMW Williams F1 | FW25 | 9 |
| French GP 2003 | BMW Williams F1 | FW25 | 1 |
| European GP 2003 | BMW Williams F1 | FW25 | 1 |
| Canadian GP 2003 | BMW Williams F1 | FW25 | 2 |
| Monaco GP 2003 | BMW Williams F1 | FW25 | 4 |
| Austrian GP 2003 | BMW Williams F1 | FW25 | 6 |
| Spanish GP 2003 | BMW Williams F1 | FW25 | 5 |
| San Marino GP 2003 | BMW Williams F1 | FW25 | 4 |
| Brazilian GP 2003 | BMW Williams F1 | FW25 | 7 |
| Malaysian GP 2003 | BMW Williams F1 | FW25 | 4 |
| Australian GP 2003 | BMW Williams F1 | FW25 | 8 |
| Belgian GP 2002 | BMW Williams F1 | FW24 | 5 |
| Hungarian GP 2002 | BMW Williams F1 | FW24 | 3 |
| German GP 2002 | BMW Williams F1 | FW24 | 3 |
| French GP 2002 | BMW Williams F1 | FW24 | 5 |
| British GP 2002 | BMW Williams F1 | FW24 | 8 |
| European GP 2002 | BMW Williams F1 | FW24 | 4 |
| Canadian GP 2002 | BMW Williams F1 | FW24 | 7 |
| Monaco GP 2002 | BMW Williams F1 | FW24 | 3 |
| Austrian GP 2002 | BMW Williams F1 | FW24 | 4 |
| San Marino GP 2002 | BMW Williams F1 | FW24 | 3 |
| Brazilian GP 2002 | BMW Williams F1 | FW24 | 2 |
| Malaysian GP 2002 | BMW Williams F1 | FW24 | 1 |
| European GP 2001 | BMW Williams F1 | FW23 | 4 |
| Japanese GP 2001 | BMW Williams F1 | FW23 | 6 |
| Italian GP 2001 | BMW Williams F1 | FW23 | 3 |
| Belgian GP 2001 | BMW Williams F1 | FW23 | 7 |
| Hungarian GP 2001 | BMW Williams F1 | FW23 | 4 |
| German GP 2001 | BMW Williams F1 | FW23 | 1 |
| French GP 2001 | BMW Williams F1 | FW23 | 2 |
| Canadian GP 2001 | BMW Williams F1 | FW23 | 1 |
| San Marino GP 2001 | BMW Williams F1 | FW23 | 1 |
| Malaysian GP 2001 | BMW Williams F1 | FW23 | 5 |
| Italian GP 2000 | BMW Williams F1 | FW22 | 3 |
| Belgian GP 2000 | BMW Williams F1 | FW22 | 3 |
| Hungarian GP 2000 | BMW Williams F1 | FW22 | 5 |
| German GP 2000 | BMW Williams F1 | FW22 | 7 |
| French GP 2000 | BMW Williams F1 | FW22 | 5 |
| Spanish GP 2000 | BMW Williams F1 | FW22 | 4 |
| British GP 2000 | BMW Williams F1 | FW22 | 4 |
| Brazilian GP 2000 | BMW Williams F1 | FW22 | 5 |
| Australian GP 2000 | BMW Williams F1 | FW22 | 3 |
| Japanese GP 1999 | Winfield Williams | FW21 | 5 |
| European GP 1999 | Winfield Williams | FW21 | 4 |
| Italian GP 1999 | Winfield Williams | FW21 | 2 |
| Belgian GP 1999 | Winfield Williams | FW21 | 5 |
| Hungarian GP 1999 | Winfield Williams | FW21 | 9 |
| German GP 1999 | Winfield Williams | FW21 | 4 |
| British GP 1999 | Winfield Williams | FW21 | 3 |
| French GP 1999 | Winfield Williams | FW21 | 4 |
| Canadian GP 1999 | Winfield Williams | FW21 | 4 |
| Spanish GP 1999 | Winfield Williams | FW21 | 5 |
| Monaco GP 1999 | Winfield Williams | FW21 | 10 |
| Brazilian GP 1999 | Winfield Williams | FW21 | 4 |
| Australian GP 1999 | Winfield Williams | FW21 | 3 |