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I don't feel like promising big things to my fans. I'm not thinking about victory at all. I'll do my best to get on the podium at least, although I must admit I feel fairly pessimistic.

Michael Schumacher

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Michael Schumacher
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: January 3
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