1. Schumacher has won 11 races this season, beating the previous record of 9 wins that he shared along with Nigel Mansell.

2. Schumacher's title win this season brings him to 5 in total and makes him equal with Fangio for highest number of driver titles.

3. The 2002 title for Schumacher made it his third in a row after his wins in 2001 and 2000, this also equals a record by Fangio.

4. When Michael won the title at the French Grand Prix he set a new record for winning the title in the quickest time.

5. Schumacher's 144 points scored is a new record, as is his 100% finishing rate. Michael has finished all 17 races this season and every time he was at least on the podium.

6. Schumi already holds the record for number of race wins, but this season has seen him extend that record to 64 wins. Well ahead of Alain Prost's 51 wins.

7. Ferrari's 221 points in the constructor's championship is once more a new record.