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Willi Weber | |
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Born | Wilhelm Friedrich Weber 11 March 1942 |
Nationality | German |
Wilhelm "Willi" Friedrich Weber (born 11 March 1942 in Regensburg, Germany) is a former manager of German racing drivers including seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher (until 2012), his brother Ralf Schumacher (until November 2005), Nico Hülkenberg (until 2011), and Timo Scheider. He was also the franchise holder for A1 Team Germany.[1]
Weber made himself a name in motorsport by discovering and promoting talents like the Schumacher brothers and for his reputation as a shrewd negotiator. Besides managing his clients' contracts, he was also successful at making profitable merchandising deals for his clients.