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    F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Start time, stream, TV channel, full schedule for FINAL race of a Verstappen-dominated season

    WE have come to the end of what has been a thrilling F1 season as the drivers prepare for the Abu Dhabi GP – and it was complete domination by Max Verstappen.The Red Bull legend goes into the final race of this campaign a staggering 276 points ahead of second-place Sergio Perez.
    Lando Norris was all smiles after his horror crash during the Las Vegas GPCredit: Instagram @Landonorris
    And Verstappen avoided Lando Norris’ horror crash in Las Vegas last weekend to win and take his tally up to 18 for the calendar year.
    Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton blew his chance of jumping up to second by finishing seventh on the Sin City circuit.
    However, the British mogul is guaranteed to secure a spot on the podium no matter what the final result is.
    But only four points separate Mercedes in second and Ferrari in third which makes it interesting.
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    When is the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023?

    The F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will take place on Sunday, November 26.
    It is scheduled to get underway at 1pm GMT – 5pm local time.
    Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi is the allocated track for this final event and it can host approximately 60,000 spectators.
    Max Verstappen finished in pole position during the 2022 edition.

    What TV channel is the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023 on and can it be live streamed?

    The F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports F1.
    Subscription members of Sky Sports can stream the entire action on the Sky Go app or Sky Sports website.
    The race will also be available to NOW TV users via all mobile devices and tablets.
    Alternatively, SunSport will have lap-by-lap coverage of the whole race including podium reaction.

    FULL schedule
    Friday, November 24

    Practice 1 – 9:30am
    Practice 2 – 1pm

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    Saturday, November 25

    Practice 3 – 10:30am
    Qualifying – 2pm

    Sunday, November 26

    Race – 1pm

    Race times in GMT which is +4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi
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    Driver standings
    Here are the current F1 Driver standings:

    Max Verstappen / Red Bull Racing / 549
    Sergio Perez / Red Bull Racing / 273
    Lewis Hamilton / Mercedes / 232
    Carlos Sainz / Ferrari / 200
    Fernando Alonso / Aston Martin / 200
    Lando Norris / McLaren / 195
    Charles Leclerc / Ferrari / 188
    George Russell / Mercedes / 160
    Oscar Piastri / McLaren / 89
    Lance Stroll / Aston Martin / 73
    Pierre Gasly / Alpine / 62
    Esteban Ocon / Alpine / 58
    Alexander Albon / Williams / 27
    Yuki Tsounda / Alphatauri / 13
    Valtteri Bottas / Alfa Romeo / 10
    Nico Hulkenberg / Haas / 9
    Daniel Ricciardo / Alphatauri / 6
    Zhou Guanyu / Alfa Romeo / 6
    Kevin Magnussen / Haas / 3
    Liam Lawson / AlphaTauri / 2
    Logan Sargeant / Williams / 1
    Nyck De Vries / Alphatauri / 0  More

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    New 360-degree on-board video of Norris’ 180mph Las Vegas F1 crash leaves fans’ stomachs in knots at ‘terrifying speed’

    NEW footage of Lando Norris’ 180mph crash at the Las Vegas Grand Prix has emerged, leaving fans astonished.The McLaren driver, 24, lost control of his car on lap three before colliding with the barriers and sliding down one of the main straights.
    Lando Norris was discharged from hospital after being checked over following his crashCredit: Getty
    Norris was driving at 180mph when his car span out of controlCredit: Twitter @f1_darth_toto
    He spun around and flew down the straight backwardsCredit: Twitter @f1_darth_toto
    Norris eventually hit the wall at 70mphCredit: Twitter @f1_darth_toto
    He eventually came to a stop on the run-off at turn 12, thumping into the wall at 70mph.
    Norris was subsequently taken to hospital for checks, but was thankfully promptly discharged.
    And a new angle of the horrific crash gives an insight into how the Brit would have felt in the car.
    Norris was flying down the track when his McLaren suddenly spun out of control.
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    As well as the disorientating nature of the crash, the on-board camera also shows the impact of the final shunt as he hits the wall.
    And Formula 1 fans were stunned by the seriousness of the collision – which was evident in the original footage where a distressed Norris could be heard telling his team he was “all good” on the radio following the crash.
    Reacting on social media, one said: “Newly released 360° camera footage of Lando Norris’ accident in Las Vegas.
    “Absolutely terrifying amount of speed. Not surprised in the slightest that he had to go to the hospital after this.”
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    Another added: “Wow, the car just snapped out of nowhere…”
    A third replied: “Woah. A surprise he came out of that OK.”
    While a fourth responded: “The broadcast camera angle really did not do justice to the speed at impact. At first I was surprised he even went to the hospital 🗿.”
    Max Verstappen won the inaugural Las Vegas GP to claim a record-extending 18th win of the season.
    Charles Leclerc came home to secure second for Ferrari, while Verstappen’s Red Bull team-mate rounded off the podium. More

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    I hope Michael Schumacher still understands what is going on – we’ve missed his genius, says F1 pal

    MICHAEL Schumacher’s F1 pal Mark Blundell has shared heartbreaking regrets over the racing legend’s tragic skiing accident. The former McLaren driver, who called Schumacher ruthless and brilliant, said he hopes the Ferrari racer is fit enough to understand the sport.
    Mark Blundell has shared heartbreaking regrets over the racing legend’s tragic skiing accidentCredit: Getty
    He admitted Michael Schumacher is a ‘big loss’ to the sportCredit: Getty – Contributor
    Blundell, top right in this picture, shared about his days on the track along with SchumacherCredit: AFP
    Blundell, 57, raced in Formula One and competed against the German legend in the 90s.
    Before getting into F1, the two also raced in sports cars.
    And now the former McLaren star has opened up about Michael’s tragic skiing crash which left him in a medically induced coma in December 2013.
    He said: “At the end of the day, what happened to him was incredibly difficult to take.
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    “I don’t know where we are today with Michael’s health as he’s rightly guarded.
    “He’s still around, and hopefully he understands what’s going on. That would be a plus. It’s very difficult.”
    Speaking to OLBG, Blundell expressed his regrets over Michael not being able to share amazing anecdotes from his thrilling career – and said it is a “huge loss” for the F1 community.
    “Michael is a big loss for F1 as he had all of those titles under his belt, and we’re sadly not able to hear about those accolades and how he went about getting them.
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    “It’s such a shame we missed out on his insight.
    “We also missed on how he could have supported his son and other up-and-coming drivers.
    “That’s a huge loss.”
    Blundell also shared about his days on the track along with Schumacher – and said he was brilliant, both inside and outside his car.
    He added: “I raced against Michael Schumacher on many occasions and he’s a huge talent and a great mind – not just inside the car, but also outside of it.
    “He was always putting people together to find the advantage. We saw that with Michael time and time again.”
    The McLaren star called him “ruthless” in the sport – and hailed him as “one of the greatest drivers in the history of the modern-day Grand Prix.
    “He was also ruthless and he was always prepared to do what he needed to do to get what he needed.
    “I can’t take anything away from him – he was a legend of the sport and still is.
    “He was one of the greatest drivers in modern-day Grand Prix history – a phenomenal driver.”
    It comes after ex-racing legend David Coulthard claimed that Schumacher thought he tried to kill him in a past race.
    In the new documentary Being Michael Schumacher, Coulthard speaks about the infamous race clash with the Ferrari driver during the Belgian Grand Prix in 1998.
    But back in 1998, Coulthard had a bitter falling out with Schumacher after their on-track collision thwarted the legendary racer from winning the race.
    According to him, the German racer refused to accept that the car crash was unintentional – and believed it was rather a conspiracy to kill him.
    Following the collision, Schumacher was furious and burst into the McLaren garage to confront Coulthard, accusing him of ruining his race.
    Coulthard reveals in the documentary: “Michael thought it was some sort of conspiracy to kill him and try and help my teammate Mika.
    “But it was simply an accident. It was just one of those things.”
    The Belgium Grand Prix had taken place under extremely wet conditions, described then as almost monsoon-like.
    The slippery track was so dangerous to race on that the first lap saw a massive crash involving thirteen drivers – and the race had to be stopped for over an hour.
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    Michael Schumacher’s son Mick lands job in new sport after failing to secure F1 seat for second season in a row

    MICK SCHUMACHER will move to the World Endurance Championship to race for Alpine in 2024.The son of legend Michael Schumacher lost his F1 seat at Haas to Nico Hulkenberg following the 2022 season.
    Schumacher has landed a new job away from F1Credit: Getty
    He spent two seasons at Haas, before being axedCredit: Getty
    He is the son of seven-time F1 champion Michael SchmacherCredit: Alamy
    Schumacher, 24, is a reserve driver for McLaren and Mercedes but has struggled to get a chance behind Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell.
    He had long hoped to return to the F1 grid, potentially with Williams, but it looks like they will stick with America’s Logan Sargeant.
    He has therefore failed to secure a seat for next season.
    But it’s not all bad news – as the young prodigy has landed himself a new contract in a different branch of the sport.
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    The German has signed a deal with Alpine and will compete in the FIA WEC’s Hypercar class next year.
    In this format, a group of drivers form a team that races with just one car.
    In the WEC’s six- to eight-hour races, the cars are usually split between three drivers.
    Round four of the championship features the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans race.
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    Schumacher said: “I sorely missed racing this year; it’s what I’ve loved to do since I was a kid.
    “And it was sometimes difficult to watch the other drivers take to the track.
    “Endurance racing is a new challenge for me, and I’m sure we will share great moments together next year with Alpine.”
    Schumacher took part in 43 Formula 1 races with Haas between 2021 and 2022.
    But he paid the price for a series of high-profile crashes and for failing to match the output of then teammate Kevin Magnussen.
    He is also likely to retain his role as test and reserve driver at Mercedes.
    His father and seven-time F1 champion Michael competed in endurance racing with Sauber-Mercedes before making his grand prix debut with Jordan in 1991.
    Michael has not been seen in public since his horror ski crash in 2013. More

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    F1 star Lando Norris’s stunning model ex stuns in see-through top and leather trousers as fans say ‘OK, that is… wow’

    LUISINHA OLIVEIRA has delighted fans with her latest social media post.Lando Norris’ ex has built up a huge fanbase on social media.
    Luisinha Oliveira stunned in her latest Instagram postCredit: Instagram
    Fans loved the model’s outfitCredit: Instagram
    Luisinha wore a white see-through topCredit: Instagram
    She completed her look with black leather trousersCredit: Instagram
    The model has 377,000 Instagram followers.
    And her latest post received nearly 20,000 likes overnight.
    In a series of snaps, Luisinha posed in a see-through top and black leather trousers.
    She captioned her post: “A fundamental piece in every women’s closet – ultralight with cashmere by @intimissimiofficial the most comfortable and soft on the skin you’ll ever try.”
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    Fans loved the photo-dump, with many flocking to leave a comment.
    One wrote: “ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS.”
    While a second gushed: “Ok but the top is WOW.”
    A third swooned: “You are so beautiful.”
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    And another added: “you look amazing!!!”
    Luisinha’s relationship with F1 star Norris went public with an Instagram post in January.
    But in September the duo confirmed they had “mutually decided to end our romantic relationship”.
    She recently shared bikini snaps from a trip to Brazil.
    Norris, meanwhile, crashed during lap three of the Las Vegas Grand Prix last weekend.
    The McLaren star was taken to hospital for precautionary checks following the smash.
    He was later released without serious injury.
    Luisinha has built a huge social media followingCredit: Instagram @luisinhaoliveira99
    The model has 377k Instagram folowersCredit: instagram @luisinhaoliveira99
    Luisinha has been enjoying herself by the sea in BrazilCredit: instagram @luisinhaoliveira99
    Earlier this year she dated McLaren star Lando NorrisCredit: Getty More

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    Ultimate F1 Wags Instagram rich list revealed, from Verstappen’s stunning partner to Albon’s golfer girlfriend

    THE ULTIMATE Formula One Wags Instagram rich list has been revealed.While the likes of Max Verstapen and Fernando Alonso live in the fast-lane, away from the track fans can keep up with their personal lives on social media.
    Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet have been dating since 2020Credit: Getty
    However, it is their romantic partners and relationships that most are interested in.
    In many cases, the partners of the drivers are just as famous, or even more so, than the drivers themselves.
    With this in mind, BestBettingSites.com analysed Instagram data to reveal to you exactly which F1 WAG is earning the most on Instagram.
    KELLY PIQUET
    Three-time world champion Verstappen shares his successful career with girlfriend Kelly Piquet, the daughter of racing legend Nelson Piquet.
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    The Brazilian model and PR specialist started dating the flying Dutchman in 2020 — having previously been in a relationship with Russian driver Daniil Kyvat and having a daughter together – but they only went Instagram official in 2021.
    The German-born beauty travelled from place to place, spending most of her formative years in France, and then Kelly spent 12 months studying in England before heading back to Brazil, and then going to college in New York — graduating in International Relations.
    These days she pockets nearly £3,000 on average for her Insta postings to her 1.3m followers.
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    Lily Muni is in a relationship with F1 star Alex AlbonCredit: Getty
    LILY (MUNI) HE
    The Chinese professional golfer is known by most for her performances in the LPGA Tour, but did you know she’s also been dating driver Alexander Albon since 2019?
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    The couple met through social media after Muni saw Albon in the TV show Drive to Survive.
    Now Lily Muni could earn over £2,300 per Instagram post.
    Melissa Jimenez is believed to be dating Fernando AlonsoCredit: Instagram
    MELISSA JIMENEZ
    The rumoured new flame of Fernando Alonso comes in at third.
    The sports journalist and the F1 star have both experienced recent separations – Alonso splitting from TV broadcaster Andrea Schlager and Jimenez divorcing footballer Marc Bartra.
    They allegedly started dating this year, and she can earn an average of £2,080 per Instagram post.
    Pierre Gasly is reportedly dating Francisca Cerqueira GomesCredit: Rex

    FRANCISCA (KIKA) CERQUEIRA GOMES
    The Portuguese model, 20, is the daughter of former racing driver Goncalo Gomes.
    She has been spotted alongside Pierre Gasly since 2022, with the couple finally going public this year.
    Cerqueira could earn nearly £1,900 per Instagram post.
    Carmen Mundt is dating George RussellCredit: Instagram @carmenmmundt
    CARMEN MONTERO MUNDT
    The Londoner has been in a relationship with George Russell since 2020, months after the latter finished things with his ex-girlfriend.
    The F1 ace split with former flame Seychelle de Vries, who is the sister of ex-Mercedes academy team-mate Nyck de Vries.
    Mundt was a student at the University of Westminster and studied for a degree in business management and finance.
    After graduating, Mundt took up a job working for investment firm W1 Investment group as a client relationship intern but she moved on to Ruffer LLP in 2022, becoming an investor relations associate.
    She could pocket nearly £1,100 per Insta post.
    Marilou pictured at trackside, cheering on F1 driver boyfriend Lance StrollCredit: Instagram
    MARILOU BELANGER
    Marilou Belanger has got F1 driver Lance Stroll’s heart racing.
    The 24-year-old Canadian model recently confirmed her relationship with the Aston Martin driver, also 24, with a social media post of them kissing.
    And she could earn around £950 for every Instagram post.
    Carola often shares her adventures with Sergio on her social media platformsCredit: Instagram
    CAROLA MARTINEZ
    Carola married Red Bull F1 driver Sergio Perez on June 3, 2018.
    She often shares pictures of her travels following her husband on the tour on her fan page on Instagram.
    Each post on her social media channel could net her £721.
    F1 star Valterri Bottas got together with Australian cyclist Tiffany CromwellCredit: Instagram
    TIFFANY CROMWELL
    Valterri Bottas confirmed his relationship with new girlfriend Tiffany Cromwell back in 2022.
    The Aussie road cyclist, who currently competes for Canyon-SRAM, often takes part in the Grand Tours, winning two stages of the Giro d’Italia Femminile in her career, while coming fifth at the UCI Road World Championships.
    Her Instagram posts are believed to be potentially worth £647 each one.
    Rebecca Donaldson and Carlos Sainz have been spotted together numerous timesCredit: Getty
    REBECCA DONALDSON
    Rebecca Donaldson is a UK-based model but is originally from Scotland and got her foot in the industry when she won her first beauty pageant at 17 years old.
    She is now signed with M±P Models in the UK and many of her photos are taken throughout London, Glasgow, Amsterdam, and Paris.
    Alongside her successful modelling career, Donaldson is the founder of Muse, an activewear clothing line she started during the Covid-19 pandemic.
    She has been linked to Carlos Sainz over recent months and her Instagram posts are worth almost £550.
    ELENA BERRI
    F1 racer Esteban Ocon’s Italian model girlfriend Elena Berri regularly stuns fans with her sexy snaps online.
    And they are said to be worth £437 each post.
    Elena Berri is dating F1 star Esteban OconCredit: Getty
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    Struggling Mercedes name Lewis Hamilton’s replacement at Abu Dhabi GP weekend with F1 legend to miss session

    LEWIS HAMILTON’S replacement for first practice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has been named.Mercedes have confirmed that Frederik Vesti will take his place in the driving seat.
    Lewis Hamilton will miss first practice at the Abu Dhabi grand prixCredit: Rex
    Frederik Vesti will drive Hamilton’s car at the Yas Marina circuitCredit: Getty
    An F1 rule introduced last year requires each team to run a rookie for two practice sessions across the season.
    With the Abu Dhabi race weekend serving as the season finale, a host of young drivers are set to appear, with every team yet to fulfil the requirements.
    Vesti will be amongst those promising starlets after Mercedes confirmed he will drive Hamilton’s car.
    The 21-year-old previously took part in first practice in Mexico last month in place of George Russell.
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    He has impressed in Formula 2 for Prema Racing this year, having been a part of Mercedes’ Silver Arrows programme since 2021.
    The Danish driver is second in the F2 standings ahead of the final round at the Yas Marina circuit and could clinch the championship this weekend.
    Vesti will first appear in FP1, though, and told Mercedes’ official website: “Driving in FP1 in Abu Dhabi is another step in my career.
    “Getting my first experience of an official session on an F1 weekend in Mexico was a big moment. I learnt so much, and it was great being able to support the team and work with Lewis and George.
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    It has been a difficult season for Hamilton and MercedesCredit: Rex
    “I’m looking forward to building on that experience at Yas Marina. It’s a track I know well and that will no doubt make it easier to get up to speed in the one hour of practice.
    “I’m extremely excited to get back behind-the-wheel of the W14 for FP1 and then the post-season test. Once again, I want to say a big thank you to the team for giving me this opportunity.”
    It has been a difficult season for Mercedes, who have yet to win a race in 2023.
    Hamilton and Russell’s final places in the Drivers’ Championship have also already been confirmed, with the pair finishing third and eighth, respectively. More

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    Michael Schumacher thought I was trying to kill him, David Coulthard says in bombshell doc 10 years since ski tragedy

    MICHAEL Schumacher thought ex-racing legend David Coulthard tried to kill him in a past race, says the former McLaren driver. In the new documentary Being Michael Schumacher, Coulthard speaks about the infamous race clash with the Ferrari driver during the Belgian Grand Prix in 1998.
    Michael Schumacher in the pit lane filled with rage after the infamous crash in the 1998 Belgium Grand PrixCredit: Reuters
    The right front wheel of Schumacher’s Ferrari was torn off after the dramatic crashCredit: Twitter/@Aidan_Millward
    Ex-racing legend David Coulthard said Michael Schumacher thought the 1998  Belgium Grand Prix collision was conspiracy to kill himCredit: Rex
    But back in 1998, Coulthard had a bitter falling out with Schumacher after their on-track collision thwarted Schumacher from winning the race.
    According to him, the German racer refused to accept that the car crash was unintentional – and believed it was rather a conspiracy to kill him.
    Following the collision, Schumacher was furious and burst into the McLaren garage to confront Coulthard, accusing him of ruining his race.
    Coulthard reveals in the documentary: “Michael thought it was some sort of conspiracy to kill him and try and help my teammate Mika.
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    “But it was simply an accident. It was just one of those things.”
    The Belgium Grand Prix had taken place under extremely wet conditions, described then as almost monsoon-like.
    The slippery track was so dangerous to race on that the first lap saw a massive crash involving thirteen drivers – and the race had to be stopped for over an hour.
    After the restart, Michael Schumacher – who was driving for Ferrari – had overtaken Damien Hill.
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    Here he was nearly 40 seconds ahead when he approached Coulthard to lap him.
    But Coulthard did not immediately let Schumacher pass, which led to the furious German shaking his fist at him in rage.
    He eventually attempted to let Schumacher through by reducing his speed but staying on the racing line.
    But, Schumacher, blinded by the spray in the poor visibility, whizzed on and crashed into the back of the Coulthard’s McLaren.
    In a dramatic smash, the right front wheel of Schumacher’s Ferrari was torn off, as was the rear wing of Coulthard’s McLaren.
    The latest documentary – which draws heavily on past footage – shows a bitter young Michael Schumacher in the pit lane filled with rage.
    He told the television cameras: “David is a sensible driver, so I don’t understand at all why he acted like this.”
    The factual film gobsmacked Coulthard speaking to the cameras, saying: “I can’t understand him, he has just accused me again of wanting to kill him.
    “He has to take that back, it can’t be true.
    “I hope he has some regret over his comments.”
    The short film reveals the people who once funded Schumacher said this notorious feud was Schumacher’s fault.
    Norbert Haug, former head of Mercedes Benz motorsport says: If I’m being really kind it was 50-50 and if I’m being realistic it was 95-5 done by Michael Schumacher, there was no reason at all to be travelling at that speed.”
    Other parts of the documentary include how a viewer in Germany had written to the Cologne-based state prosecution office to “check whether Mr Schumacher’s action was punishable”,
    It included the charge of “attempted murder, inflicting grievous bodily harm, coercion, and driving offences”.
    For Coulthard, Schumacher was all about pushing the limits constantly, which made him an amazing driver.
    But it also meant there was a darker side to him than many realised.
    He says in the documentary: “Schumacher could be very ruthless, he could be cold, he could be distant.
    “I think that’s probably the level you need to be at to be that successful.
    “My understanding of where the limit was perhaps more in line with the rest of the drivers.”
    Another clip from the documentary shows F1 presenter Florian König revealing the one thing he tells every curious fan asking about Michael Schumacher’s health.
    Speaking to German producers ARD, König said: “Whenever someone speaks to me, at the airport or elsewhere, the question often comes up: ‘Do you know how Michael is doing? Do you know what’s going on now?’
    “I always say the same thing: I don’t ask the family at all.”
    The presenter, 56, explained why he also doesn’t seek answers from the Schumacher family.
    “I absolutely respect the fact that they only gave very sparse information, and I think that’s right,” he said.
    König, one of RTL’s Formula One faces for many years, added: “I notice from these questions that people are still interested and that they still share in his fate.”
    The documentary, to be aired on December 28, will explore Schumacher’s early years including his rise to prominence, from a go-karting background to one of the best drivers in Formula One history.
    It will mark the 10-year anniversary of his horrific skiing accident, which occurred in the French Alps on December 29, 2013.
    The new series will follow a 2021 documentary produced by Netflix in which Schumacher’s wife Corinna remained tight-lipped about her husband’s condition, saying only that he was “different” post-crash.
    Coultard said the Ferrari driver thought he was trying to help his Mclaren teammate Mika HakkinenCredit: Getty Images Sport Classic – Getty More