When is Michael Schumacher's birthday?

Michael Schumacher's birthday is January 3. He was born on January 3, 1969 in Hürth, Germany.

Who shares a birthday with Michael Schumacher?

Famous people who share Michael Schumacher's January 3 birthday include J. R. R. Tolkien, Greta Thunberg, Mel Gibson, Clement Attlee and Sofia Kovalevskaya.

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Born: 3 January 1969 · Age: 57

How old is Michael Schumacher?

Michael Schumacher is 57 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 3 January 1969.

German racing driver who won seven Formula One world championships, five of them in a row with Ferrari

Did you know?He once took over the controls of a taxi to ensure he arrived at the airport in time.

Quick facts

Date of birth3 January 1969
Age57
NationalityGerman
BirthplaceHürth, Germany
OccupationFormula One driver, motorcycle racer

Editor's Take:

Michael Schumacher redefined what it meant to be a Formula One champion. He won his first two world titles with Benetton, then moved to Ferrari and helped turn the struggling team into a dominant force. Between 2000 and 2004, he won five consecutive championships with Ferrari, bringing his total to a then-record seven titles. He was known for relentless fitness, technical feedback and a fierce, sometimes controversial will to win. A serious skiing accident in 2013 left him with severe brain injuries, and his family has kept his condition private ever since.

Key Milestones

1991: Makes his Formula One debut
1994: Wins his first world title
2000: Wins Ferrari's first drivers' title in 21 years
2004: Wins his seventh world title

Michael Schumacher (born 3 January 1969) is a German former racing driver who competed in Formula One from 1991 to 2006 and from 2010 to 2012.

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Michael Schumacher: Seven-Time World Champion

German racing driver, born 1969

Michael Schumacher was born in Hürth on 3 January 1969.

He won seven Formula One world titles.

Five of them came in a row with Ferrari.

He suffered a serious skiing injury in 2013.

Career highlights

1991Debut: Jordan
1994First title: Benetton
1996Ferrari: joins
2004Seventh title: record
2013Accident: skiing

Did you know?He won his first title for Benetton in 1994.

Age: 57
Status: Living

Family

Spouse: Corinna Schumacher
Children: Mick Schumacher, Gina-Maria Bethke

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When is Michael Schumacher's birthday?: Michael Schumacher's birthday is January 3. He was born on January 3, 1969 in Hürth, Germany.
How old is Michael Schumacher?: Michael Schumacher is 57 years old, and turns 58 on his next birthday, January 3.
Who shares a birthday with Michael Schumacher?: Famous people who share Michael Schumacher's January 3 birthday include J. R. R. Tolkien, Greta Thunberg, Mel Gibson, Clement Attlee and Sofia Kovalevskaya.

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