5 greatest German F1 drivers of all time 

#4 Ralf Schumacher

Ralf (left) and his brother Michael Schumacher

His legacy may well be connected to that of his brother, but there is no doubt that Ralf Schumacher was one of the most talented drivers of his generation and may have tasted more glory if it wasn't for the dominance of his elder brother at the same time as he was racing in F1.

Ralf made his F1 debut in the 1997 season with Jordan and made a steady climb to the top with some impressive podium finishes. He finally won his first F1 race with BMW Williams in 2001 at the San Marino Grand Prix and finished a brilliant fourth place that season in the driver's championship.

Among his victories that year was a very special one for Ralf, winning the German Grand Prix in front of his home fans with friends and family looking on. He had two more successful seasons in the BMW Williams, and ended his glittering career in 2007 while driving for Toyota.