> Rascasse Revisited

James Allen's recently released biography, Michael Schumacher: The Edge of Greatness, dissects the career of Formula 1's most successful exponent and reappraises the man behind the tabloid stereotype.

One of the defining images of Schumacher's career, which highlighted the flawed nature of his genius, was of course the 'parking incident' at Monaco's Rascasse corner during his final season.

The following excerpt from the book captures the drama of that seismic afternoon and sheds new light on the reaction of Schumacher's rivals – including an extraordinary declaration of intent from Fernando Alonso...