2009 GP2 Series. Round 7. .Valencia Street Circuit, Valencia, Spain. 22nd August..Saturday Race..Michael Schumacher, Ferrari. Portrait. . - Source: Getty
It was the 2012 F1 Brazilian GP when Michael Schumacher last completed a competitive lap in the sport. By the time he retired, he had achieved everything that was on the table. He had the most points, pole positions, wins, and championships.
What made him stand out, however, was not the fact that he had these accolades. It was the aura that the driver had, and it stayed with him until he retired. The day Michael Schumacher retired, in the eyes of many, he was the GOAT, or, as they say, the "greatest of all time".
12 years after his retirement, it's hard to doubt that his legacy as the Greatest continues to shine bright. The concept of "GOAT" is, of course, subjective. For many, the drivers with the most success in their careers get it. I have a different view of why Michael Schumacher takes the cake. Let's take a look.
