FROM THE ARCHIVE

Michael Schumacher (Ferrari F310B) kicks up the dust and detritus during the 1997 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, the penultimate round of the season. He started the race from second place on the grid, behind title rival Jacques Villeneuve (Williams-renault FW19), but Schumacher’s ascension to the top step of the podium was assisted by Ferrari’s pragmatic and very effective deployment of Eddie Irvine as his wingman.