Sam Bird shares thrilling skydiving throwback with Michael Schumacher ahead of Jakarta E-Prix
Image credit: Sam Bird/Instagram
NEOM McLaren Formula E driver Sam Bird took a trip down memory lane on Saturday, sharing a nostalgic photo with the legendary
Michael Schumacher
. Currently 17th in the Formula E Drivers' Standings, Sam Bird posted on Instagram about a memorable conversation with Schumacher that unexpectedly led to a spontaneous skydiving adventure.
Sam Bird and Michael Schumacher's skydiving plan
"Canada F1 week always reminds me of this crazy memory. Phone going while chilling in my hotel room late on Wednesday evening, it's Michael ….. 'Sam, what are you doing tomorrow morning?' I replied, 'Well, we are going to the track, aren't we?' Michael then said, 'No, we can go in later. Meet me downstairs at 6 a.m. — we are going skydiving.' … He hangs up the phone. I'm panicking at this point, but I'm not going to say no to my hero.
So off we went and did the jump. This is a very special memory that will stay with me forever. Big thanks to @nicomalley1 for sending me these pics," Sam Bird's Instagram post read on Saturday.
Michael Schumacher, a legendary figure in the Formula One circuit, won a record-breaking seven Formula One World Drivers' Championship titles. He clinched the championships in 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
In 2013, Schumacher suffered a severe brain injury during a skiing accident.
He was placed in an induced coma until June 2014 due to the extent of the injury. Since then, Schumacher has not made any public appearances.
Earlier, Bird had also penned an emotional note to share his feelings about missing an iconic French race. He wrote that post after being forced to skip the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. Bird has been a regular participant at Le Mans since 2014, but he hasn't featured in the race since joining the NEOM McLaren Formula E team in 2023.
Bird had written: 'Le Mans is only a week away!!! Gutted I'm not racing this year in what is my favourite race of the calendar year. The teamwork, dedication, rivalries, the ups and downs of emotions all bubbling up over a 24-hour period. Best of luck to everyone taking part. I hope to be back slinging a car through Porsche Curves soon enough.'
Sam Bird is still hoping for a better season this time.
Bird will next be seen in action at the Jakarta E-Prix, scheduled to take place on June 20 and 21. He is currently in 17th position in the Formula E Drivers' Standings this year, with just 27 points and no podiums.
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