Schumacher's crowning glory

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER was crowned the most successful driver in history yesterday as he roared to his record-equalling fifth drivers' crown.

The tearful German’s triumph was inevitable but no less momentous after he snatched victory in the French Grand Prix at Magny-Cours.

Schumacher finally matched the mark set by Juan Manuel Fangio in 1957 almost seven years to the day the legendary Argentinian died.