The Champ retires... End of an era...(A tribute to Michael Schumacher)

ess_a · 10th September 2006, 19:07

Just in (on BBC world)
Michael Schumacher has finally called it quits....
Man.... Formula1 will never be the same....

karthik247 · 10th September 2006, 19:09

So in the end, the champ does quit... But hopefully on top.
http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=37307

There wasn't a better way to announce his retirement, which he did in style from the bottom of his heart.

Steeroid · 10th September 2006, 19:13

That is indeed the end of an era. I doubt if there has been anyone who dominated the sport for so long as he did, enjoyed racing as he did and generally kept a straight face and his counsel despite everything everyone else had to say.

Its not often that one wishes to bow down to the ground with arms raised - this is one such occassion and I wish I were there in Monza joining the tifosi in homage to the greatest driver I have known.

I'm proud to have seen him race live, proud to have seen him in the pits and proud that I could take my son to see the greatest driver alive - these are memories I shall cherish.

All Hail Michael Schumacher - THE Greatest !!!!!

PS: This is a Homage Thread - those that dont like him please show the courtesy of keeping any controversial comments out of this thread. Mods, please help out.

ported_head · 10th September 2006, 19:24

Well, though I'm not supporting MS in the current season, or haven't in the past few seasons, 90 race wins is no mere feat. He got me hooked on to F1 in 1995, so hail to the king. Atleast he retired with dignity, race win at Monza and all, wouldn't be surprised if he finishes the season with a 8th WC either. Oh well, time for a new era, let the young blood take over.

ess_a · 10th September 2006, 19:29

Phew.... I have grown up watching him perform race day after race day.... Dunno know how to react.... Dunno how F1 will be after him.... Dunno how will it be watching the scarlet ferrari without the red helmet of Michael Schumacher.... I almost feel that a void has been created in motor sports... a void that i dont think will ever get filled up...
Long live the champ....

The legend of Schumi has but just only started....

aZa · 10th September 2006, 19:30

Yep Race day just got over... like him or not MS is a legend.

GTO · 10th September 2006, 19:31

Man, I am speechless......hearing him annouce it in the post-race interview was some experience. It still has to sink in, There really will not be another Michael Schumacher.

Buttttttttttttttttttt bringing down the gap to only 2 points is some way to annouce retirement cheers:

prince85 · 10th September 2006, 19:42

Well............Its the end of the Michael Schumacher era

. We will all miss the Rain Master and Michael magic will surely not be matched by the guys around right now in F1.

Just wish he wins the World Championship this year for one last time.

Dippy · 10th September 2006, 19:49

It has finally happened. The Champion has done it. I could feel it from the way I saw the faces of the pit crew and Todt after the race win. Everything including the podium seemed so emotional. Couldnt help shedding a tear when he made the big annoucement.

I am glad that I had a chance to see him race in the flesh atleast once in my lifetime which includes pole position and the win.

Its been a previlege to watch Michael Schumacher race and in years to come we shall be telling stories to the future generation of one driver apart from Ayrton Senna that is Michael Schumacher.

We were there.. we saw him race the legend Michael Schumacher

Michael we will miss you....

PS. I hope he wins his 8th Championship

ranjan united · 10th September 2006, 19:51

Lets all be honest about this.. from the post-race press conference every 1 knew that Schumi never wanted to retire this season. Ferrari forced him into it by dropping him for younger talent. Thats the way motor racing goes, sadly.

nogutsnoglory · 10th September 2006, 19:53

I think its a great for any sportsman to be able to retire when he is at the peak of his prowess...Undoubtedly Schumi is a once in a generation kind of star.... F1 just wont be the same for me anymore...

P.S. Dont really see any of the current crop totally "dominating" the sport...but then hey u never know

merve_extreme · 10th September 2006, 20:03

the saddest day for me to see him retire,i still havent got the hold of it maybe i will after i no longer see him.a very sad day to see the greatest champion i have even seen retiring.very sad indeed.

RU from were do you get all these.please atleast dont post hate and gossip in a thread dedicated to his retirement.if you like him give your tribute or dont say anything.

ported_head · 10th September 2006, 20:19

merve_extreme: ranjan_united has in no way posted anything derogatory against MS, that would have been against the spirit of the thread. He has just stated what seems obvious to him, and by a lot of people around the world. It is probably just as sad a state of affairs if he was forced by Ferrari to retire.
You have to accept the fact that everybody is not going to see things the way you do and you may not attack them everytime you come across one of them. This is a forum for public discussion and you are going to have to learn to live with it.

khaadu75 · 10th September 2006, 20:22

Hey, I aint no MS fan but yes I do agree that it is an end of an era in F1 . Dunno if anyone will ever dominate F1 the way he did prior to the last 2 seasons ... though he made it very boring as the result was always him on top of the podium unless he overdid it himself .....

MS, for a minute I bid you a farewell and do admit that you did ROCk !! Happy retirement though without this CS .. though I see him staying involved in some way or the other .

Anyone from the MS camp .. wanna join the Robert Kubica fan club ????

Cheers

Steeroid · 10th September 2006, 20:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by khaadu75

Anyone from the MS camp .. wanna join the Robert Kubica fan club ????

SIGN ME UP! I think he drove a great race!

10th September 2006, 19:07	#1
ess_a BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 317 Thanked: 6 Times	The Champ retires... End of an era...(A tribute to Michael Schumacher) Just in (on BBC world) Michael Schumacher has finally called it quits.... Man.... Formula1 will never be the same.... Last edited by ess_a : 10th September 2006 at 19:09.
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10th September 2006, 19:09	#2
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	So in the end, the champ does quit... But hopefully on top. http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=37307 There wasn't a better way to announce his retirement, which he did in style from the bottom of his heart. Last edited by karthik247 : 10th September 2006 at 19:22.
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10th September 2006, 19:13	#3
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	That is indeed the end of an era. I doubt if there has been anyone who dominated the sport for so long as he did, enjoyed racing as he did and generally kept a straight face and his counsel despite everything everyone else had to say. Its not often that one wishes to bow down to the ground with arms raised - this is one such occassion and I wish I were there in Monza joining the tifosi in homage to the greatest driver I have known. I'm proud to have seen him race live, proud to have seen him in the pits and proud that I could take my son to see the greatest driver alive - these are memories I shall cherish. All Hail Michael Schumacher - THE Greatest !!!!! PS: This is a Homage Thread - those that dont like him please show the courtesy of keeping any controversial comments out of this thread. Mods, please help out.
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10th September 2006, 19:24	#4
ported_head Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 2,387 Thanked: 20 Times	Well, though I'm not supporting MS in the current season, or haven't in the past few seasons, 90 race wins is no mere feat. He got me hooked on to F1 in 1995, so hail to the king. Atleast he retired with dignity, race win at Monza and all, wouldn't be surprised if he finishes the season with a 8th WC either. Oh well, time for a new era, let the young blood take over.
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10th September 2006, 19:29	#5
ess_a BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 317 Thanked: 6 Times	Phew.... I have grown up watching him perform race day after race day.... Dunno know how to react.... Dunno how F1 will be after him.... Dunno how will it be watching the scarlet ferrari without the red helmet of Michael Schumacher.... I almost feel that a void has been created in motor sports... a void that i dont think will ever get filled up... Long live the champ.... The legend of Schumi has but just only started....
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10th September 2006, 19:30	#6
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Yep Race day just got over... like him or not MS is a legend.
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10th September 2006, 19:31	#7
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,534 Thanked: 300,737 Times View My Garage	Man, I am speechless......hearing him annouce it in the post-race interview was some experience. It still has to sink in, There really will not be another Michael Schumacher. Buttttttttttttttttttt bringing down the gap to only 2 points is some way to annouce retirement cheers:
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10th September 2006, 19:42	#8
prince85 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 971 Thanked: 123 Times	Well............Its the end of the Michael Schumacher era . We will all miss the Rain Master and Michael magic will surely not be matched by the guys around right now in F1. Just wish he wins the World Championship this year for one last time.
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10th September 2006, 19:49	#9
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,561 Thanked: 2,469 Times	It has finally happened. The Champion has done it. I could feel it from the way I saw the faces of the pit crew and Todt after the race win. Everything including the podium seemed so emotional. Couldnt help shedding a tear when he made the big annoucement. I am glad that I had a chance to see him race in the flesh atleast once in my lifetime which includes pole position and the win. Its been a previlege to watch Michael Schumacher race and in years to come we shall be telling stories to the future generation of one driver apart from Ayrton Senna that is Michael Schumacher. We were there.. we saw him race the legend Michael Schumacher Michael we will miss you.... PS. I hope he wins his 8th Championship
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10th September 2006, 19:51	#10
ranjan united BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada... But still a Bombay-Boy at heart !!! Posts: 409 Thanked: 3 Times	Lets all be honest about this.. from the post-race press conference every 1 knew that Schumi never wanted to retire this season. Ferrari forced him into it by dropping him for younger talent. Thats the way motor racing goes, sadly.
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10th September 2006, 19:53	#11
nogutsnoglory Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fairfax, Virginia Posts: 14 Thanked: 0 Times	I think its a great for any sportsman to be able to retire when he is at the peak of his prowess...Undoubtedly Schumi is a once in a generation kind of star.... F1 just wont be the same for me anymore... P.S. Dont really see any of the current crop totally "dominating" the sport...but then hey u never know
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10th September 2006, 20:03	#12
merve_extreme Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,359 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	the saddest day for me to see him retire,i still havent got the hold of it maybe i will after i no longer see him.a very sad day to see the greatest champion i have even seen retiring.very sad indeed. RU from were do you get all these.please atleast dont post hate and gossip in a thread dedicated to his retirement.if you like him give your tribute or dont say anything. Last edited by merve_extreme : 10th September 2006 at 20:04.
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10th September 2006, 20:19	#13
ported_head Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 2,387 Thanked: 20 Times	merve_extreme: ranjan_united has in no way posted anything derogatory against MS, that would have been against the spirit of the thread. He has just stated what seems obvious to him, and by a lot of people around the world. It is probably just as sad a state of affairs if he was forced by Ferrari to retire. You have to accept the fact that everybody is not going to see things the way you do and you may not attack them everytime you come across one of them. This is a forum for public discussion and you are going to have to learn to live with it.
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10th September 2006, 20:22	#14
khaadu75 BANNED Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: same as the proposed venue for F1 ;-) Posts: 1,156 Thanked: 16 Times View My Garage	Hey, I aint no MS fan but yes I do agree that it is an end of an era in F1 . Dunno if anyone will ever dominate F1 the way he did prior to the last 2 seasons ... though he made it very boring as the result was always him on top of the podium unless he overdid it himself ..... MS, for a minute I bid you a farewell and do admit that you did ROCk !! Happy retirement though without this CS .. though I see him staying involved in some way or the other . Anyone from the MS camp .. wanna join the Robert Kubica fan club ???? Cheers
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