A biography of the German Formula One racing driver Michael Schumacher. The story of his life is one of single-minded dedication allied to extraordinary talent. Timothy Collings has worked closely with Schumacher throughout his career and can thus tell the real story of Schumacher's huge success, from his first crash into a tree outside his parents' house in Koeppen when he was driving a pedal car to his triumphant 1994 Grand Prix season. This book is based on extensive research in Germany and interviews with Schumacher and friends and colleagues from his earliest days to today. It includes full records of his driving career, both in karts and cars.