Michael Schumacher is still in a very serious condition, and there is a chance that he might never recover from the injuries he endured during his crash, but one thing is clear at this point – the legendary Formula One driver is leaving a huge legacy behind, and people are going to remember his name for a long time. Not only that, but according to recent reports, Schumacher has manager to earn quite a lot in his lifetime, as he’s actually the number one most successful driver in the sport in terms of earnings, far ahead of others.
The rankings show Schumacher in the number one spot with a net worth of $780 million, and his current status is listed as “retired”. Next, we have Fernando Alonso in the second spot, with a $220 million net worth in total, followed by Kimi Raikkonen with $180 million. In the fourth spot, retired racer Eddie Irvine is tied with Raikkonen at $180 million.
The difference between Schumacher and others is quite noticeable indeed, but the full magnitude of his domination in the racing field is not actually immediately obvious. A simple calculation shows that his net worth alone accounts for 43% of the total net worth of all ten drivers on the list, which is an impressive feat indeed.
It means that in financial terms, Schumacher practically comprises nearly half of the earnings brought in by the top ten drivers of all time, making him a significant contributor to the sport, perhaps more than we could imagine. It’s obvious that he’s managed to inspire many, and his fan following is huge, which is part of the reason why his recent tragedy has been taken so badly by so many people.
It’s been reported that Schumacher’s son is planning to follow in the footsteps of his father, aspiring to become a successful Formula One racer as well. So far, many have been hopeful for the boy’s potential in the sport, and with the right kind of training, he might very well become another major player in the world of Formula One racing.
Of course, as Schumacher showed us, it takes years – if not decades – of dedication and hard work to get to that point. But once a player has reached that situation, they’re at the top of the world and it’s all worth it in the end. No matter what happens with Schumacher now, it’s clear that the legendary player will be remembered for a long time to come. As long as Formula One continues to exist, the name of Schumacher will keep getting echoed through the corridors of sport and fans are going to remember him fondly.