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[Mikep99]

Here are some interesting FACTS about Schumacher's driving which should dispel the opinions of some that he has all the records ONLY because he drove for Ferrari and was the clear number one.
I think these may explain it. But then again I don't think it will
But it is interesting non the less.


Autosport Magazine Article

Driver comments

[texasmr2]

A few year's ago on a F1 show they showed a computer generated chart of a lap concerning braking, accelerating and cornering. It was comparing MS to the other fastest driver's and why he could pull off those miraculous 'in & out' lap's and it showed where and how he did thing's no other driver's could or were doing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk2p2nRK ... re=related

[bud]

Autosport Magazine Article

thats an F1 racing article and in it they compare Schumi's telemetary with Rubens, and as you can see with Rubens being a right foot braker it is alot different.

nothing against Schumi but there isnt anything spectacular here that you wouldnt see with any other driver. for example Rubens still right foot brakes so to compare his data with Jensons you would find a similar difference

[Denthúl]

Interesting - I didn't know that Rubens was a right-foot braker.

[JamesToohey]

Hmm it really can be a disadvantage to brake with your right foot. Interesting, thanks for posting.

[Hanwombat]

hm

[f1ea]

Hmm it really can be a disadvantage to brake with your right foot. Interesting, thanks for posting.

Its not necessarilly a disadvantage. Its just a matter of driving style, maybe derived from the driver's racing background. Most Karters "grow up" with left-foot braking, and its the most common in F1; while GT-style guys would probably lean towards right foot braking... but in the end, nothing you can't solve through car set up.

Left foot braking is probably smoother on turn exits, but harder on the brakes and fuel consumption... Right foot braking would seem more logical to us normal people but in peakey F1 engines w/o traction control you have to be real careful. Hmmm now that we mention it, is Massa a right footer too??

About Schu... I think his dominance was down to a perfectly balanced mix of:
1. Natural talent
2. Extraordinary commitment
3. Team support

[bud]

Rubens is the only right foot braker in the field, DC was but changed a few years ago now

[darwin dali]

Rubens is the only right foot braker in the field, DC was but changed a few years ago now

Yup. Those darn traditionalists

[7UpJordan]

Anybody remember when Wurz used to wear different coloured socks so he could tell which was his accelerating/braking foot?

[texasmr2]

Anybody remember when Wurz used to wear different coloured socks so he could tell which was his accelerating/braking foot?

I never heard about that but the thought is scary!

[Denthúl]

Anybody remember when Wurz used to wear different coloured socks so he could tell which was his accelerating/braking foot?

I thought it was different coloured boots? I seem to remember an interview where that was mentioned...'98 or '99 I think.

[7UpJordan]

Anybody remember when Wurz used to wear different coloured socks so he could tell which was his accelerating/braking foot?

I thought it was different coloured boots? I seem to remember an interview where that was mentioned...'98 or '99 I think.

That was it, coloured boots. Afterall you don't drive in your socks in an F1 car.

[Jabberwocky]

wasnt the different colour something from his first kart win, so he carried on the tradition

[Denthúl]

I don't remember what it was about, I just remember hearing it mentioned in an interview with Alex during one of those years.