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Michael Schumacher's '5th gear only' signature drive
©WRI On this day in 1994, Michael Schumacher pulled off the stunning feat of racing his Benetton to second place of the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona despite a severe gearbox failure. In the midst of the first round of pit stops, Schumacher’s car developed a gear-selection problem which progressively stripped its transmission of all gears but fifth. Somehow, the German succeeded to pit and rejoin in the lead without stalling, working miracles thereafter with his crippled gearbox. For the following 20 laps, a three-way rotation up front ensued between McLaren's Mika Hakkinen, Williams' Damon Hill and Schumacher as pit stop strategies unfolded. The former eventually retired, leaving...
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