Michael Schumacher in the paddock during the 2012 F1 Italian Grand Prix (Photo by Mandoga Media/picture alliance via Getty Images)
Michael Schumacher once talked about why he does not wish to compete in the IndyCar series. The German also touched on how dangerous the American motorsport was.
Back in 2002, Michael Schumacher was already a four-time world champion and was on his way to winning his fifth title that year. He was with Ferrari at the time and was considered one of the best F1 drivers, especially after he statistically beat Ayrton Senna.
That year, Schumacher featured in CBS's 60-minute show, during which he talked about IndyCar. The German driver straightaway claimed that the IndyCar series was one level below F1. In addition, he felt that the series was too dangerous since cars are driven at eye-watering speeds so close to the walls. He explained that any crash in IndyCar could be extremely severe and even fatal.
