NOVEMBER 27, 2000
Schumacher finishes third in German poll
The Ferrari champion, who collected his third World title in October at the Japanese Grand Prix, came third in a national poll held by German television channel ARD, finishing behind Olympic 800-meters champion Nils Schumann and cycling champion Jan Ullrich.
Many had expected Schumacher to win the category, but it is thought that Ferrari's rivals McLaren, who use Mercedes engines, could have voted against him.