'Michael Schumacher tried to kill him' over the team radio when the two former teammates went head-to-head in a race in Hungary.
Seven-time Formula One world champion Schumacher is widely regarded as one of the greatest drivers in the history of motorsport and is remembered for his aggressive driving style that led him to be involved in a number of controversial incidents.One particular incident occurred in 2010 during Schumacher's second stint on the F1 grid when he was competing for Mercedes.
While race wins were beyond his reach in that car, that didn't ease the competitive nature of the driver.Head-to-head with former Ferrari teammate Barrichello and competing for a single point in the 2010 Hungarian Grand Prix, Schumacher almost pushed his counterpart into the barrier and it resulted in a furious response from the Brazilian."He should be black flagged for that.
That was horrible," he said on team radio, the doubling down on his comments following the race when he suggested Schumacher tried to end his life.“I am lucky to be alive.
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