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F1 legend Michael Schumacher is 'here, but a little different...'

German Formula One driver Michael Schumacher gesturing at the end of the Brazil's F-1 GP at the Interlagos racetrack in Sao Paulo, Brazil on November 25, 2012. [AFP, Yasoyushi Chiba]

In October 2012, after 91 pole wins, 155 podium finishes, 8 pole positions and 7 World Drivers’ Championship titles, Michael Schumacher announced he was retiring from Formula One. This time, for good.

The German racing legend had already retired a first time, on September 10, 2006, after winning the Italian Grand Prix at Monza with Ferrari.

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