Michael Schumacher: 20 years of genius and controversy

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Michael Schumacher – the name is associated with success, passion and perfectionism. Yet when racing fans are asked to comment, an additional term crops up again and again: controversy.

Let's take a look at the more notorious incidents in a successful career – from the illegal use of launch control to ignoring the black flag, a deliberate collision and a near-brawl with David Coulthard, through to the most famous parking manoeuvre of all time.

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