'Where's My Plate?' Schumacher's Alleged Sushi Theft Story

A former Formula 1 staff member recently spoke up in a surprising way that might change how people see Michael Schumacher. The man, on a lighter note, accused the racing legend of 'stealing' something.

You must be wondering what the stollen item is, and is that even true? Well, at least the reports claim it! This expose reveals some surprising and funny things about Schumacher that the public does not usually get to see or hear.

Let's get into the details of this viral controversy and the emerging allegation.

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What Is The Viral Controversy About Michael Schumacher?

Dave Freeman, a former sushi chef for various Formula One teams, including Honda, discussed his special connection with Michael Schumacher in an interview with the BBC. Freeman clarified that, despite not being directly associated with Honda, Schumacher, who had a fondness for Japanese food, frequently relished his sushi creations during his tenure at Ferrari.

Freeman shared that Schumacher's physiotherapist, Balbir Singh, would frequently bring him plates of sushi following qualifying sessions, a sign that the driver valued his ability to prepare food.

Further, he also told a funny story about Schumacher and a platter of sushi he'd made expressly for the racing legend. But the narrative turned unexpectedly when Schumacher's mother passed over a race weekend in San Marino.

Freeman revealed Michael once left right after having dinner with his sushi plate; he came back the next day and won a race. But his plate never came back.

When Freeman asked Balbir after the race where his plate was, Balbir told him; Michael took it on the plane, and it's at his house now, to which Freeman jokingly said, "That's nice; it cost me a hundred."

Freeman shared that he was amused when, later, one of Schumacher's team members showed up five minutes later with a chequebook to pay off the "debt" for the plate.

To laughter on both sides, Freeman later in Monaco approached Schumacher lightheartedly on the missing plate, labelling him a "thief."

This friendly banter between the chef and the racing icon shows Schumacher's real personality and sense of humour.

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Closer Look At Michael Schumacher's Life

One of the best Formula 1 (F1) drivers in the sport's history is Germany's Michael Schumacher. Born on January 3, 1969, Schumacher had a very prosperous career from 1991 to 2012.

After starting his Formula One career with Jordan, Schumacher went on to Benetton and Ferrari, where he accomplished most of his success.

His supremacy in the early 2000s helped Ferrari become once again a dominant force in Formula One.

After retiring in 2006, Schumacher returned to the racing scene in 2010 and stayed there until 2012.

While skiing in the French Alps in December 2013, Michael Schumacher had a serious head injury.

Since then, he has been receiving private rehabilitation, and his family has been very secretive about his health.

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