Shumacher: the end of an incredible eara in Formula 1

So we've witnessed Michael Shumachers final race in the Ferrari F1 car. And through all the bad luck in this past weekends final Brazilian Grand Prix for the 7 time champion, he never lost focus, he kept his head down from starting 10th, then dropping to dead last (and 20 seconds behind the next to last car!) after a left rear tire puncture from contact with Fishicella's Renault, and intermittent power loss, to finish in a fighting 4th place, 1 spot off the podium. His final appearance in an F1 race was a fitting end to his storied and almost untouchable career. Although I would have loved to see him jumping for joy at a final race-final victory, the performance he put in was nonetheless proof that he's still the best there is, and probably ever has been.

With a career including 7 World Championship titles, 91 victories, 68 pole positions, more laps led, more fastest laps, and just about every other record a driver in Formula 1 can hold, we are unlikely to ever see his records beaten, or even matched. Personally, after 12 years of watching the master race, I will miss him. I think other folks, even those who don't like him will miss his competition on the track. Best wishes for your future Shumi, you've been my hero for a long time.