TREMAYNE: It’s 25 years since his maiden win – so how good was Ralf Schumacher?

Twenty five years ago Ralf Schumacher scored his first F1 victory, in San Marino, making a little bit of history for himself and BMW Williams, but just how good a driver was Michael's younger brother?

Apr 17, 2026 9:49am UTC

Hall of Fame F1 JournalistDavid Tremayne

Ralf Schumacher(GER) BMW Williams FW23 who won the race San Marino GP, Imola, Italy, 15 April 2001

Twenty five years ago Ralf Schumacher scored his first F1 victory, in San Marino, making a little bit of history for himself and BMW Williams.

His drive that day, April 15th, 2001, showcased just what Ralf could do with the right equipment beneath him and all his personal planets aligned.

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TREMAYNE: It’s 25 years since his maiden win – so how good was Ralf Schumacher?

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