Special: Schumacher's Radio Reaction Upon Win
In the post race press conference today, the newly crowned Michael Schumacher admitted he felt "like in Monza, but you won't see me cry."
In the post race press conference today, the newly crowned Michael Schumacher admitted he felt "like in Monza, but you won't see me cry."
We never saw him cry, but cry he did. In a rare and moving audio file, Schumacher can be heard right after he's taken the checkered flag, emotional and grateful - to Ross Brawn, to the team and to his wife Corinna. Above all, he sounds delirious and overwhelmed with emotions. It makes for a rare listen.
[NOTE: The audio file is no longer available for download]
The transcript:
(Schumacher is heard screaming as he crossed the finish line)
Ross Brawn: OK, Michael, we're going on broadcast, give us your feelings for broadcast
Michael Schumacher: oh shit!... I can't do it. Shit! You're great Ross, you are great, Ross. All of you guys. Oh my god! (Screaming) Yahooo! Oh Shit! We did it! We did it! Ohhh! ... I can't believe it... (starts crying) We did it... Give Corinna a big kiss from me.
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