Brother of Michael Schumacher reveals secret about quirky nicknames
Home Sport Brother of Michael Schumacher reveals secret to whimsical nicknames Stand: 24.08.2026, 18:37 Comments Us on Google follow Ralf..
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Home Sport Brother of Michael Schumacher airs secret to whimsical nicknames Stand: 24.08.2026, 18:37 Comments Us on Google follow Ralf Schumacher has explained how he came to his famous nickname. The 51-year-old was also known as “Rolex Ralf”. But he has to know better, writes one user.
Furthermore, But that was the way it was, Schumacher recalled. Others, however, become much more concrete what is meant: According to rumors, as a young man he always walked with a Rolex around the area and bragged about it. Shortly before the tests, he visited a friendly watch dealer with Willi Weber – and bought a used Rolex Daytona with leather bracelet and gold-black dial. “I had just received a lot of prize money from Japan,” Schumacher explained. “I bought it, I put it on, and I idiot drove it to Hockenheim.” There was also the said interview with the representative of a major tabloid, or rather, it should have taken place.
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Home Sport Brother of Michael Schumacher airs secret to whimsical nicknames Stand: 24.08.2026, 18:37 Comments Us on Google follow Ralf Schumacher has explained how he came to his famous nickname.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe 51-year-old was also known as “Rolex Ralf”.
reliability low1/2 sourcesBut he has to know better, writes one user.
reliability low1/2 sourcesBut that was the way it was, Schumacher recalled.
reliability low1/2 sourcesOthers, however, become much more concrete what is meant: According to rumors, as a young man he always walked with a Rolex around the area and bragged about it.
reliability low1/2 sourcesFor a long time, Ralf Schumacher was also known as Rolex Ralf. © Federico Basile / Ipa / dpa Accordingly, the designation as “Rolex Ralf” originated when he changed to the premier class after his title win in the Japanese Formula Nippon.
reliability low1/2 sourcesShortly before the tests, he visited a friendly watch dealer with Willi Weber – and bought a used Rolex Daytona with leather bracelet and gold-black dial. “I had just received a lot of prize money from Japan,” Schumacher explained. “I bought it, I put it on, and I idiot drove it to Hockenheim.” There was also the said interview with the representative of a major tabloid, or rather, it should have taken place.
reliability low1/2 sourcesIn an earlier interview with F1 insider, Michael Schumacher’s little brother described the events that led to the nickname “Rolex-Ralf” in more detail.
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