Did Schumacher drive the Ferrari FXX on Top Gear?
7 round the Top Gear Test Track. The car was driven by German F1 driver Michael Schumacher, disguised as The Stig. This is not surprising, because the FXX featured was his actual car.
Who is the Stig on Top Gear Michael Schumacher?
Ben Collins
In series 13 episode 1, the show jokingly unmasked the Stig as seven-time world champion F1 driver Michael Schumacher. In the hiatus following series 15, racing driver Ben Collins was revealed to be the Stig in a court battle over Collins’ impending autobiography, titled The Man in the White Suit.
What year was Michael Schumacher the Stig in Top Gear?
2009
Season 13 of Great Britain’s Top Gear kicked off in June 2009. During Episode 1 of the new season, one of the cars reviewed was the 860-horsepower Ferrari FXX, which turned a lap of the show’s test track with a 1:10.7, putting it to the top of the board.
What episode was Michael Schumacher on top gear?
The first episode of the thirteenth series of Top Gear aired on the 21st of June, 2009. It was presented by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May and The Stig. 7-time Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher was the guest star.
How many Ferrari FXX were made?
| Ferrari FXX | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ferrari |
| Production | 2005–2007 (30 produced) |
| Assembly | Maranello, Italy |
| Designer | Frank Stephenson |
Is the Stig dead?
During an attempt to get a car to 100mph and back again on the HMS Invincible, The Black Stig was killed off when he failed to stop before the end of the ship. They said all the found of him was a glove.
Is the FXX street-legal?
Although not exactly official, there is a street-legal Ferrari FXX out there, and it’s the only one known to be adapted for street applications. Previously sold by Amari Cars, they said that it took some persuasion for the work to be approved.