Michael Schumacher, a name that has become synonymous with speed, skill and an almost comical disregard for the laws of physics, was born in 1969, in the unassuming German town of Hürth—a place so ordinary it’s a wonder it produced such an extraordinary racer. Raised by a bricklayer father who also happened to run a karting track (because why not?), young Michael started driving go-karts at the tender age of four, proving early on that he was much better at going very fast than sitting still. From humble beginnings he ascended the racing ladder with the kind of determination that would impress even the most stubborn Vogon bureaucrat, ultimately winning seven Formula 1 world championships and turning Ferrari into a powerhouse team. For kids, he’s living proof that with hard work, a bit of karting and the occasional defiance of probability, you too can aim for the stars—or at least the finish line.
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