IN PICTURES: Memorable Michael Schumacher moments

As former Formula One champion Michael Schumacher turns 54 today, Sportstar takes a look at some of his memorable moments.

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File Photo: Brazilian football legend, Pele, embraces German Formula one world champion Michael Schumacher in Frankfurt at the start of the World Cup 2003 preliminary draw ceremony.

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Ferrari F1 driver and ex-champion Michael Schumacher of Germany sustained severe head injuries in a ski accident in late 2013. (File Photo)

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British Grand Prix 1999: Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari is hauled off the track after the horrific crash on the first lap. (FILE PHOTO)

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Formula One World Champions Michael Schvmacher of Germany raises the Golden Helmet trophy, at the Bologna motorshow on December 11, 1995. At left is Brazilian Emerson Fittipaldi who was swarded the golden Helmet for his career as a professional driver, Former F1 world Champion Australia's Jack brabham (right) looks on. PHOTO:THE HINDU ARCHIVES

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Pacific Grand Prix winner Michael Schumacher of Germany clinces his fists high with runner-up Gerhard Berger (left) of Austria and 3rd placed Rubens Barrichello of Brazil on the podium, in Aida, Japan on April 17, 1994. PHOTO: THE HINDU ARCHIVES

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Hamburg - Recognise the guy on the go-kart? It's Formula one motor racing champion Michael Schumacher taking a spin on the kind of vehicle he started out with as a kid. In Germany, go-kart driving is undergoing a boom as make-believe Schumachers - youngsters and adults alike - throng to go-kart tracks which have have sprung up everywhere. (Circa November 03, 1995) PHOTO: THE HINDU ARCHIVES

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File Photo: Brazilian football legend, Pele, embraces German Formula one world champion Michael Schumacher in Frankfurt at the start of the World Cup 2003 preliminary draw ceremony.

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