Michael Schumacher is The Stig (...right?)
The FXX’s Dunsfold power lap was only the second most remarkable thing about the first episode of series 13. Stig’s time – 1:10.7secs – put the FXX over six seconds ahead of the second-placed car at the time, the Gumpert Apollo, but that’s not what anyone remembers.
Because this was The One Where Stig Took His Helmet Off. And revealed himself to be none other than Michael Schumacher.
The seven-time world champion – pictured here reclining in the luxurious surroundings of the TG TV production office – had a strong personal connection with the FXX. He was involved in its development and was also the recipient of the 30th and last FXX, given to him as a thank-you for helping return the Scuderia to its winning ways. But the FXX’s place at the top of the leaderboard didn’t last long – it was soon disallowed as it had been running on slick tyres. And wasn’t a road car. It’s still faster than any road car – the current leader is another Ferrari, the SF90, having posted a 1:11.3 secs in series 29.
Harris drives the FXX-K
This story is from the January 2024 edition of BBC TopGear India.
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