The End of an Era

Well, this is a tough one. I can't think of anyone who can be upbeat when his favourite team or player decides to step down and call it quits. But this is how things go and Michael Schumacher, no matter how fast he is, cannot outrun time. And now we know for sure, he is stepping down at the zenith of his career as a racer.
It has been a great ride for the last 13 or so years since I started following Michael's career as a driver. Almost religiously, I watched more or less all of his races both with the Benetton team and with Ferrari. Yes, some people never got used to his aggressive style, but Formula 1 is all about being aggressive. Somebody had to push the envelope and get into new, unchartered territories when it comes to speed and pure driving skill. Schumacher did it all. Not only did he win a record number of titles, but more importantly, he brought Formula 1 racing to a new, much higher level and this sport will never be the same. It was incredible! Thanks, Michael.