F1 fans left furious after Lewis Hamilton writes message in new Michael Schumacher book
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F1 fans have hit out after Lewis Hamilton wrote the foreword for a new book about Michael Schumacher.
The two men are considered two of the greatest drivers of all time, with the pair winning seven titles each, with no other driver in history managing that feat.
Schumacher's condition is currently shrouded in secrecy, with the 55-year-old living his life away from the spotlight ever since a tragic skiing accident in December 2013.
His wife, Corinna, has said that he's 'different' than before - while close friend Jean Todt has also been left to rue the tragedy.
Michael Schumacher: F1 fans are unhappy that Lewis Hamilton wrote the foreword for a new book about the Formula One legend
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On Schumacher's official Instagram account, which is ran by his family, it was announced that a new book would be releasing to mark 30 years since his first Formula One title.
The triumph, in 1994, came while he was racing for Benetton.
The announcement read: "Thirty years ago in November, a young driver from Kerpen, Germany, set out to become a mighty force in the paddocks of the world...
"Celebrating the anniversary of Michael’s first @f1 title with this opulent book.
"Featuring a foreword of F1 legend Lewis Hamilton, with unseen pictures und (sic) rare insights."
One image shows comments from Hamilton saying: "From one legend to another."
But F1 fans have been left annoyed by the appearance of the 39-year-old in a book all about Schumacher.
"Why is Hamilton's face in the same book as Michael Schumacher?" were the words of one user.
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A second said: "I would have bought the book but Lewis Hamilton no thanks there can only be one the true champ goat msc."
A third wrote: "Why do you have to insult us Michael’s fans with Hamilton’s picture or mention in this book? As eternal Schumacher fan it’s a huge disrespect to me and of many others I am sure."
Another fumed: "And what is Hamilton doing there? I have the German national anthem in my head right now."
A fifth stated: "They tried sneaking has-been Hamilton in there lol."
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And a sixth said: "Imagine buying a Schumacher book and that last slide is in it."
Hamilton has struggled in F1 over the past few years and is currently seventh in the Formula One standings with three races to go.
He is set to follow in Schumacher's footsteps by racing for Ferrari next season, having agreed a deal with the Italian-based side earlier in the year.
Speaking after announcing his shock move, Hamilton admitted he was keen to emulate Schumacher - having grown up idolising the German.
Michael Schumacher established himself as a legend by winning seven F1 titles during his career
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"I think for every driver, I think growing up, watching the history, watching Michael Schumacher in his prime, I think probably all of us sit in our garage and see the screen pop up, and you see the driver in the red cockpit, and you wonder what it might be like to be surrounded by the red," he said.
"You go to the Italian Grand Prix, and you see the sea of red of Ferrari fans, and you can only stand in awe of that.
"It's a team that's not had huge success really since, mostly obviously from Michael's days, but obviously since 2007, and I saw it as a huge challenge.
"Without a doubt, even as a kid, I used to play on Grand Prix 2 [a computer game] as Michael in that car. So it definitely is a dream, and I'm really, really excited about it."
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