Michael Schumacher's inglorious Monaco moment

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It was an inglorious moment for Michael Schumacher on this day at Monaco in 2006.

The Ferrari driver was found guilty of deliberately obstructing his colleagues in the final minutes of qualifying.

The German, who was on provisional pole but with other drivers going potentially faster, purposefully parked his car at the exit of Rascasse, pretending a brush with the barriers and stalling his engine.

The yellow flags came out and the field were denied their final effort.

The German later defended the maneuver, explaining to an incredulous audience that his ultimate lap 'had been a bit too much'.

The stewards were unimpressed and stripped the seven-time world champion of pole, sending the Ferrari driver to the back of the grid.

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.