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Michael Schumacher’s surprise Liger test
Phillip van Osten
13/12/2024 at 12:4513/12/2024 at 13:02 ©X/Twitter In December 1994, Michael Schumacher, fresh off securing his first Formula 1 World Championship, took part in a post-season test at Estoril – but not in a Benetton car. Instead, the newly crowned champion found himself behind the wheel of a Ligier JS39B, powered by Renault. But why the unexpected switch? The answer layed with none other than Flavio Briatore, Benetton's charismatic team boss. Earlier that year, Briatore, alongside Tom Walkinshaw, had taken control of Ligier after the French team faced financial turmoil following the collapse of owner Cyril de Rouvre. But Briatore wasn’t just interested in Ligier's...
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