Reluctant hero’s drive for perfection

MICHAEL Schumacher, the most successful Formula One driver in history, would prefer not to be called a hero.

The man, whose remarkable 13-year career at the top has shredded the sports record books, just wants to be "like everyone else, I just happen to be able to drive fast".

Drive fast he certainly does, with Schumacher taking virtually every record on offer in the past decade or so from six title wins, 79 grand prix triumphs to 1,128 points.