Schumacher wins prestigious award for racing achievements

Seven-times world Formula One champion Michael Schumacher was awarded Spain’s prestigious Prince of Asturias award for sports today for his dazzling career in racing.

The 38-year-old German, who finished his career with Ferrari. Was chosen out of 18 candidates from 10 countries, including Russian pole vault world champion Yelena Isinbayeva and tennis aces Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.