Michael Schumacher is a race car driver.
Michael Schumacher ( [ ˈmɪçaʔɛl ˈʃuːmaxɐ ] ; born 3 January 1969 ) is a German retired racing driver . He is a seven-time Formula One World Champion and is widely regarded as one of the greatest Formula One drivers of all time . Establishing himself as a top driver , finishing third in 1992 and fourth in 1993 , Schumacher became the first German World Drivers ' Champion in 1994 by one point over Damon Hill . Schumacher moved to Ferrari in 1996 . Schumacher won five consecutive drivers ' titles from 2000 to 2004 .