30 years ago, Michael Schumacher and Karl Wendlinger offered the Sports Car manufacturer's title to Mercedes

By winning at the Autopolis circuit in Japan on October 27, 1991, Shumacher and Wendlinger brought joy to the Sauber-Mercedes team that was matched only by the happiness of Teo Fabi, World Car Champion. of Sport 1991. AH802 of October 29, 1991

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30 years ago, Michael Schumacher and Karl Wendlinger offered the sports car manufacturer's title to Mercedes

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Given the access conditions, and depending on the 25000 spectators expected, all Europeans made the wise decision to leave their hotels between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. A precaution which quickly gives way to concern when attacking the slopes of Mount Aso, the fog envelops the caravan of followers. And to remember that in April, Peugeot avait été cloué dans les boxes, 48 heures durant ! Coup dur pour un championnat qui n’avait pas besoin de cela. Car l’attente se prolonge. À 8h30, il n’est bien sûr plus question de warm-up. Des stands, on ne voit pas les bâtiments situés de l’autre côté de la piste. Quant aux montagnes qui donne