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After his (second) retirement from Formula 1 at the Grand Prix of Brazil, Michael Schumacher returned on two wheels and drove a motorcycle alongside some famous riders.
December 7, Monster Energy organized a meet-up between Schumacher and a biker all-star lineup: John McGuinness, Randy Mamola plus star in the making Pol Espargaro and endurance racer Keith Flint met up with Michael at the at the Paul Ricard Circuit for a track day.
The former Benetton, Ferrari and Mercedes F1 driver was quite pleased to share this passion with such pedigrees for a day.
“Coming here today I felt so proud to be able to turn my hand at riding a bike with guys I really admire. I can't begin to explain how much fun it was to ride the track with the likes of John, Randy, Keith and watching Pol Espargaro's huge talent,” said Schumacher.
“Riding with Michael was so good. What he's achieved on four wheels makes him the Godfather of motorsport,” said a buzzing McGuinness as he tried to take in the day's experience.
“I wasn't expecting him to be anything less, but he's fast! You can see his enthusiasm for motorcycles and it was a massive pleasure to spend the day with him.”
After his (second) retirement from Formula 1 at the Grand Prix of Brazil, Michael Schumacher returned on two wheels and drove a motorcycle alongside some famous riders.
December 7, Monster Energy organized a meet-up between Schumacher and a biker all-star lineup: John McGuinness, Randy Mamola plus star in the making Pol Espargaro and endurance racer Keith Flint met up with Michael at the at the Paul Ricard Circuit for a track day.
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| Michael Schumacher. (Photo: Mercedes AMG F1 Team) |
The former Benetton, Ferrari and Mercedes F1 driver was quite pleased to share this passion with such pedigrees for a day.
“Coming here today I felt so proud to be able to turn my hand at riding a bike with guys I really admire. I can't begin to explain how much fun it was to ride the track with the likes of John, Randy, Keith and watching Pol Espargaro's huge talent,” said Schumacher.
“Riding with Michael was so good. What he's achieved on four wheels makes him the Godfather of motorsport,” said a buzzing McGuinness as he tried to take in the day's experience.
“I wasn't expecting him to be anything less, but he's fast! You can see his enthusiasm for motorcycles and it was a massive pleasure to spend the day with him.”