Saturday, June 27, 2009

The secret is out..

Formula One legend Michael Schumacher has been unveiled as "the Stig" on British cult motoring show Top Gear.
But his appearance on last night's show has sparked further speculation that the mystery man has several identities.
The identity of the white-clad driver, who test-drives cars on the show, has always been kept a closely guarded secret.
But last night presenter Jeremy Clarkson introduced the Stig "for the first time ever".
Schumacher, who was Formula One world drivers' champion seven times, revealed himself in the first of a new series of the show.
Clarkson pretended not to recognise him at first, asking him what he used to do before he became famous as the Stig.
"Well you have to keep up some secrets," Schumacher replied before Clarkson excitedly shouted his name to the studio audience.
Before he lifted his helmet, the show broadcast the Stig driver breaking the lap record for vehicles on the Top Gear track while driving a Ferrari FXX.
Schumacher crossed the finish line in 1 minute and 10.7 seconds, slashing Gumpert Apollo's time by almost seven seconds.
But Schumacher's appearance as the Stig has sparked speculation that last night's segment was just a stunt.

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