Top 5 controversies of Michael Schumacher

MONACO GRAND PRIX - 2006

F1 Grand Prix of Monaco - Schumacher

In 2006, heading into Monaco, Schumacher was involved in a tight Championship tussle with Fernando Alonso. at Monaco, the driver at pole wins the race more often than not, given he survives the chaotic first lap of the race. The width of the tracks seldom allowed drivers to pass each other like on other tracks. During qualifying, Schumacher 'parked' his car at the penultimate corner of the track, preventing anyone from bettering his lap-time. He guaranteed pole position for himself, only for FIA to penalise him and have him start the race from the back of the grid. Schumacher denied 'parking' his car on purpose to prevent Alonso from taking the lead, as critics jumped at another chance to question his fairness in the sport. Despite the controversy, this is widely regarded as one of Schumacher's best racing performances, as he raced past 11 drivers on a narrow Monaco track where overtaking is considered next to impossible.