Ralf Schumacher

Ralf Schumacher, born on June 30, 1975, is a German former racing driver who competed in Formula One from 1997 to 2007. He is the younger brother of the legendary seven-time Formula One World Champion, Michael Schumacher. Ralf began karting at the young age of three and quickly progressed through the ranks, winning the German Junior Kart Championship in 1992. He transitioned to car racing, excelling in Formula BMW and Formula 3, where he won the prestigious Macau Grand Prix. In 1996, he won the Japanese Formula Nippon Series in his debut season, paving his way to Formula One.

Schumacher's Formula One career saw him drive for Jordan, Williams, and Toyota. He achieved six Grand Prix wins, 27 podium finishes, and secured 329 career points. His first podium came in 1997 at the Argentine Grand Prix while driving for Jordan. In 2001, driving for Williams, he secured his first Grand Prix victory and went on to win five more races over the next two years. Ralf left Williams at the end of 2004 and joined Toyota Racing in 2005, where he achieved several podium finishes.

After his Formula One career, Ralf competed in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) from 2008 to 2012. Since retiring from professional racing, he has become a familiar face in the Formula One paddock as a co-commentator for Sky Sports Germany, sharing his expertise and insights on the sport. He also took on a managerial role, mentoring young drivers. Ralf and Michael Schumacher remain the only siblings to have each won a Formula One Grand Prix.