Michael Schumacher drives a cab
12 Dec, 2007
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How great would it be if your next cabbie was seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher?
Most of us would be happy with a cabbie that can just find his way around town without ‘unexpected’ detours, but for Michael Schumacher that wasn’t enough as he recently got behind the wheel of a cab to get to the airport on time for his flight.
Having flown in to Coburg on Saturday, the Schumachers were heading to Gehuelz, 30km away, to take home their newest pet, an Australian sheep dog called ‘Ed’.
However on the way back, the 38-year-old, who was accompanied by his wife and two children, found himself in a slow moving taxi - something had to be done!
After a polite request, cab driver Tuncer Yilmaz swapped seats and watched in amazement as Schumacher took the wheel.
“I found myself in the passenger seat, which was strange enough, but to have “Schumi” behind the wheel of my cab was incredible, he drove at full throttle around the corners and overtook in some unbelievable places.” Mr Yilmaz told the Muenchner Abendzeitung.
German autobahns have no speed limits but local streets do, and we do have to wonder what the local police force would have said had they caught Mr Schumacher speeding. Surely the generic “you have no control of a vehicle at high speeds” approach wouldn’t work too well with a guy who has won more F1 races than anyone else!
The taxi driver was given a €100 tip ($230 AUD) for his bravery, and yes, the Schumachers made their flight. So much for better late than never!
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December 12th, 2007 at 11:52 am
awesome story - I wish there was a few pics
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December 12th, 2007 at 12:01 pm
I want to know what car it was
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December 12th, 2007 at 12:02 pm
The “Who do you think you are? Michael Schumacher?” won’t work either.
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December 12th, 2007 at 12:03 pm
“Look at that idiot driving like his Michael Schumacher, pull him over!”
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December 12th, 2007 at 12:03 pm
Hi Anthony, it would have been a Mercedes of some description, probaly an E-Class Diesel.
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December 12th, 2007 at 12:10 pm
It was an Opel Vivaro, a minivan-style vehicle which has a top speed of 163km.
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December 12th, 2007 at 12:23 pm
Also, this not the first time Schumie has driven a ‘taxi’
Checkout youtube with this search ’schumacher taxi’
There is delightful footage of Fisi getting a ride back to the pits in 97′ from Schumi.
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December 12th, 2007 at 12:37 pm
The Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro is the same as the Renault Trafic. It would definately have been a diesel.
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December 12th, 2007 at 1:35 pm
When asked about Micheal’s incredible driving in a Taxi, the Australian passenger replied:
Woof!
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December 12th, 2007 at 4:42 pm
Pretty funny a guy like Schumi had to take a cab to the airport with his family. It must be some sort of a stunt. The taxi driver should have asked for an autograph too. At least now we know he also drives better than little brother on public roads aside from the track.
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December 12th, 2007 at 7:47 pm
A great example of how celebrities can flaunt the rules the rest of us are bound to abide by.
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December 12th, 2007 at 8:13 pm
hahaha………I think a similar thing happened to Mark Webber in China once……he was feeling really uncomfortable in the back seat {as you would}.But he didn’t get to drive…
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December 12th, 2007 at 9:04 pm
how cool is his mrs!!!!!
she let him take over and drive like that ha ha ha
and with the kids in the car.
i could imagine her trying to keep awake as she was probably used to it and over trying to tell him not to do that out side of the track
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December 12th, 2007 at 9:33 pm
Yep……….I reckon! He has always come across …bulk arrogant to me! Never been a fan of his sorry!
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December 12th, 2007 at 9:58 pm
have to agree with you there BM, he has the character of a fatally flawed genius, committing many totally unnecessary aggressive acts on the track when he could have just let his talent for speed do the work.
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December 12th, 2007 at 10:25 pm
I guess he knows it too………ha Lcat! I remember when Mark came on the scene for the first time,Michael thought he should befriended him for the first race………then when Mark got a podium finish Michael forgot all about that new friendship! Never liked him after that!!
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