Netflix documentary on Michael Schumacher: A year between triumph and tragedy

It has been more than ten years since Michael Schumacher’s life was turned upside down by that fateful skiing accident in the French Alps. The seven-time Grand Prix winner has not appeared in public since then, but his fans have never forgotten him. For them, there is a very special documentary to watch this year on the streaming service ‘Netflix’.

From 2 October, ‘Schumacher ’94 – The Birth of a Legend’ will recount the story of what is arguably the most dramatic season in Formula 1 history. That was the year a legend was born, and viewers are taken on an emotional journey back in time to the season in which Michael Schumacher transformed himself from an underestimated outsider into a world champion and national hero.

Corinna Schumacher gewährt Einblick in die Anfänge einer besonderen Liebesgeschichte

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The road to his first title is marked by many events; between his opening-race victory in Brazil and clinching the title in Australia, the then 25-year-old Michael and his girlfriend – and later wife – Corinna experience great triumphs, allegations of manipulation and tragedies, such as the fatal accidents involving Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger. Halfway through the season, they suddenly face the prospect of losing everything. At the same time, a veritable ‘Schumi Mania’ sweeps across Germany.

Those who were there recall an exciting time

‘Schumacher ’94 – The Birth of a Legend’ chronicles Michael Schumacher’s journey from underdog to world champion as an emotional drama, a gripping thriller and a document of an almost forgotten era. Michael’s wife Corinna Schumacher and close companions such as Flavio Briatore, Bernie Ecclestone, David Coulthard, Willi Weber, Kai Ebel and Heiko Wasser share anecdotes about their experiences with Schumi during this period.

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Auch Bernie Ecclestone erinnert sich an 1994

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They describe him as an uncompromising fighter on the racetrack and as a sensitive, empathetic person away from the paddock. Rarely before has anyone got so close to Michael. Corinna, always his closest confidante, also offers an insight into the beginnings of an extraordinary love story – one that continues to this day.

The new sports documentary about the beginnings of ‘Schumi Mania’ in Germany will be released worldwide on Netflix on 2 October 2026.