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Biography of F1 driver Schumacher Ralf

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.


Current season statistics


Formula 1 Season*
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
* World Championships with at least 1 point won (since 2001)

Qualifying teammate battle
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

Best results in Formula 1 *
Grand Prix Team Chassis Pos.
Belgian GP 2007 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF107 10 
Hungarian GP 2007 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF107
French GP 2007 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF107 10 
Canadian GP 2007 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF107
Australian GP 2007 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF107
Japanese GP 2006 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF106
Turkish GP 2006 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF106
Hungarian GP 2006 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF106
German GP 2006 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF106
French GP 2006 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF106
United States GP 2006 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF106 10 
Monaco GP 2006 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF106
San Marino GP 2006 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF106
Australian GP 2006 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF106
Malaysian GP 2006 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF106
Chinese GP 2005 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF105
Japanese GP 2005 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF105
Brazilian GP 2005 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF105
Belgian GP 2005 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF105
Italian GP 2005 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF105
Hungarian GP 2005 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF105
German GP 2005 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF105
British GP 2005 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF105
French GP 2005 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF105
Canadian GP 2005 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF105
Monaco GP 2005 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF105
Spanish GP 2005 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF105
San Marino GP 2005 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF105
Bahrain GP 2005 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF105
Malaysian GP 2005 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF105
Brazilian GP 2004 BMW Williams F1 Team FW26
Japanese GP 2004 BMW Williams F1 Team FW26
Australian GP 2004 BMW Williams F1 Team FW26
Bahrain GP 2004 BMW Williams F1 Team FW26
Monaco GP 2004 BMW Williams F1 Team FW26 10 
Spanish GP 2004 BMW Williams F1 Team FW26
San Marino GP 2004 BMW Williams F1 Team FW26
Hungarian GP 2003 BMW Williams F1 FW25
British GP 2003 BMW Williams F1 FW25
French GP 2003 BMW Williams F1 FW25
European GP 2003 BMW Williams F1 FW25
Canadian GP 2003 BMW Williams F1 FW25
Monaco GP 2003 BMW Williams F1 FW25
Austrian GP 2003 BMW Williams F1 FW25
Spanish GP 2003 BMW Williams F1 FW25
San Marino GP 2003 BMW Williams F1 FW25
Brazilian GP 2003 BMW Williams F1 FW25
Malaysian GP 2003 BMW Williams F1 FW25
Australian GP 2003 BMW Williams F1 FW25
Belgian GP 2002 BMW Williams F1 FW24
Hungarian GP 2002 BMW Williams F1 FW24
German GP 2002 BMW Williams F1 FW24
French GP 2002 BMW Williams F1 FW24
British GP 2002 BMW Williams F1 FW24
European GP 2002 BMW Williams F1 FW24
Canadian GP 2002 BMW Williams F1 FW24
Monaco GP 2002 BMW Williams F1 FW24
Austrian GP 2002 BMW Williams F1 FW24
San Marino GP 2002 BMW Williams F1 FW24
Brazilian GP 2002 BMW Williams F1 FW24
Malaysian GP 2002 BMW Williams F1 FW24
European GP 2001 BMW Williams F1 FW23
Japanese GP 2001 BMW Williams F1 FW23
Italian GP 2001 BMW Williams F1 FW23
Belgian GP 2001 BMW Williams F1 FW23
Hungarian GP 2001 BMW Williams F1 FW23
German GP 2001 BMW Williams F1 FW23
French GP 2001 BMW Williams F1 FW23
Canadian GP 2001 BMW Williams F1 FW23
San Marino GP 2001 BMW Williams F1 FW23
Malaysian GP 2001 BMW Williams F1 FW23
Italian GP 2000 BMW Williams F1 FW22
Belgian GP 2000 BMW Williams F1 FW22
Hungarian GP 2000 BMW Williams F1 FW22
German GP 2000 BMW Williams F1 FW22
French GP 2000 BMW Williams F1 FW22
Spanish GP 2000 BMW Williams F1 FW22
British GP 2000 BMW Williams F1 FW22
Brazilian GP 2000 BMW Williams F1 FW22
Australian GP 2000 BMW Williams F1 FW22
Japanese GP 1999 Winfield Williams FW21
European GP 1999 Winfield Williams FW21
Italian GP 1999 Winfield Williams FW21
Belgian GP 1999 Winfield Williams FW21
Hungarian GP 1999 Winfield Williams FW21
German GP 1999 Winfield Williams FW21
British GP 1999 Winfield Williams FW21
French GP 1999 Winfield Williams FW21
Canadian GP 1999 Winfield Williams FW21
Spanish GP 1999 Winfield Williams FW21
Monaco GP 1999 Winfield Williams FW21 10 
Brazilian GP 1999 Winfield Williams FW21
Australian GP 1999 Winfield Williams FW21
* Grand prix finishes in the top 10 (since 2001)