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Formula 1: Great honor for Michael Schumacher
Record Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher (51) received a special award at the FIA World Federation of Motorsports gala. His wife Corinna accepted the award on Friday night in Geneva on his behalf.
“Michael always had a big heart”
FIA President Jean Todt presented the Formula 1 legend with the special engagement award. “She loved racing,” Corinna Schumacher said of her husband, who has been protected from the public since a serious ski accident on December 29, 2013. “Michael always had a great heart for people who need something.” The Kerpener inspired his own foundation with the “Keep Fighting Foundation”.
Todt said in the videogala at the end of the season: “Michael was always willing to support anything that helps society.” Todt used to be the crew chief for Schumacher’s world championship titles with Ferrari. “We need people with leadership qualities and passion,” the Frenchman said of Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton, who was also honored with the “Special President’s Award.”
Britain’s Hamilton, who caught up with the German in his seventh drivers’ championship this season, is a strong advocate for diversity and against racism.
