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Alonso: I treasure the helmet Michael gave me

Fernando Alonso broke the stranglehold that Michael Schumacher held over Formula 1 by beating him to the World Championship in 2005 and again in 2006, now four years after the sport's most successful driver suffered a terrible skiing accident the Spaniard revealed his deep admiration for the driver who he rates as his greatest rival. Alonso recalled, 'He was a tough competitor, that's the first thing that comes to my mind. He was very quick, intimidating at times.' 'And it's true, not only on the track. Schumacher was – is, will always be – one of those people who are what they seem or more. When he came walking towards you, you knew that he was someone special.' Schumacher...
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