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Michael Schumacher in a Ligier? It happened...
Phillip van Osten
13/12/2025 at 11:4513/12/2025 at 11:09 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. ©X/Twitter In December 1994, Michael Schumacher, fresh off securing his first Formula 1 World Championship, took part in a post-season test at Estoril – but not in a Benetton car. Instead, the newly crowned champion found himself behind the wheel of a Ligier JS39B, powered by Renault. But why the unexpected switch? The answer layed with none other than Flavio Briatore, Benetton's charismatic team boss. Earlier that year, Briatore, alongside Tom Walkinshaw, had taken control of Ligier after the French team faced financial turmoil following the collapse of owner Cyril de Rouvre. But...
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