Michael Schumacher has some great memories of the Canadian Grand Prix. Six victories in 10 years will do that for you.
But one of the six-time Formula One champion's favorite memories actually involves losing the race in Montreal. That moment came in 2001 when Schumacher was beaten by his brother Ralf.
"That was for sure one of the most beautiful moments of my racing career, because it did not happen until then that two brothers were together on the podium," Michael said. "Plus, it was a very tough race. A nice situation."
Schumacher gives his sibling plenty of credit for that win.
"Ralf was driving very cleverly and for sure deserved to win," he said. "I really felt proud of him, to see him coming there, my little brother, that was truly exceptional."
But brotherly love only goes so far.
Last year, Ralf was closing in on Michael late in the race, but the older Schumacher shut the door and won for the second time in a row and third time in four years.
"Here you only have certain spots where you can overtake and I was happy to in those spots be fast enough not to give him the opportunity to attack me," the elder Schumacher said.
Despite all his success here -- and the fact he has won six of the first seven races this season -- Michael Schumacher doesn't expect a walkover Sunday.
"I think you can trust that we will be competitive, like we usually are," he said. "But I don't expect us to be dominant.
"We really look only at the times. They're not as dominant and the advantage is less than what you think it is."
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