S13 E1: Senna vs Schumacher: The flashpoints

About this episode

The episode revisits the major flashpoints in the Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher F1 rivalry.

Bring Back V10s returns! And we're kicking off Season 13 with something a bit different, as we revisit the major flashpoints in the short-lived Ayrton Senna/Michael Schumacher F1 rivalry. Glenn Freeman, Ben Anderson and Edd Straw dig into the times Senna and Schumacher fell out during their brief spell together on the F1 grid - and yes, that includes Senna's iconic public telling off that he gave Schumacher at the 1992 French Grand Prix while wearing a pastel jumper! We also explore how their relationship and rivalry appeared to be evolving heading into 1994, and how Schumacher handled the loss of Senna that year, both publicly and in private. Want bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today and get 90% off your first month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Glenn Freeman, Ben Anderson, Edd Straw

Topics covered

• F1 rivalry
• Ayrton Senna
• Michael Schumacher
• flashpoints
• 1992 French Grand Prix
• Senna's legacy
• Schumacher's response

Keywords

• Senna
• Schumacher
• F1
• rivalry
• 1992 French Grand Prix
• flashpoints
• Ayrton Senna
• Michael Schumacher
• Formula 1
• motorsport

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Organizations: The Race Media Ltd

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