Schumacher: The Low Points
Hero or villain? It seems that for every memorable moment in Schumacher's career, there's one equally regrettable. Will Gray looks back at the German's dark times in Formula One
In a stunning attack following Michael Schumacher's retirement announcement, reigning world champion Fernando Alonso - the man who finally broke the German's long reign as title holder - declared his rival "the most unsporting driver in the history of Formula One."
The Spaniard went on to claim that Schumacher has received the most sanctions ever during his racing career and then added: "That doesn't mean he hasn't been the best driver."
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