Michael Schumacher is a professional racer.
Formula Three , also called Formula 3 or F3 , is a class of open-wheel formula racing . Michael Schumacher ( [ ˈmɪçaʔɛl ˈʃuːmaxɐ ] ; born 3 January 1969 ) is a German retired racing driver . In 2002 , he became the only driver in Formula One history to finish in the top three in every race of a season and then also broke the record for most consecutive podium finishes .