Michael Schumacher may well be the fastest taxi driver in Germany after the seven-time F1 world champion shocked a cab driver by taking over the wheel in order to be on time for a flight.
Schumacher, flew into the aerodrome at the Bavarian town of Coburg on Saturday and took a taxi to the village of Gehuelz, 30 kilometres away, to pick up a new puppy-an Australian Shepherd dog called "Ed".
But when the former F1 ace, plus his wife & two children, caught a taxi back to the airport they were short on time and, after a polite request, cab driver Tuncer Yilmaz watched in wonder as Schumacher took the wheel.
"I found myself in the passenger seat, which was strange enough, but to have "Schumi" behind the wheel of my cab was incredible", Mr Yilmaz told the Muenchner Abendzeitung.
"He drove at full throttle around the corners and over-took in some unbelievable places".
Mr Yilmaz was well rewarded for the unusual journey-on top of the 60 euros (US$88) fare, he was also given a 100 euros (US$146) tip.
Schumacher's spokesperson Sabine Kehm later confirmed the story.
(news source: The Star, wed.12 Dec '07)
My comment:
What's the big deal?
In our country we have many "Michael Schumachers" driving on the roads, and they also drive at full throttle & over-take at unbelievable places, and sometimes they end up in unbelievable places too.
Look around you next time you're on the road. It's not that hard to spot them.
pictures courtesy of:
www.autoracingdaily.com
www.F1wolf.com
www.roamingkiwis.com
1 comment:
I think he (the real cab driver) and other people over there were in awe because they never really know how the Malaysians drive. Should they, and Michael as well, know, they will just cluck their tongue in distaste.
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