Lewis Hamilton claiming a fourth Formula 1 Drivers' Championship has only heightened comparisons to current record holder Michael Schumacher, but who really is the greatest? Whether you're a staunch fan of either or a neutral, it will always be a contentious question as – although their careers did eventually overlap after the German great made a comeback from 2010-2012 – they are from largely different racing eras. But despite that, they have had similar racing conditions too, with hugely improved safety measures coming in shortly after Schumacher started out in the sport, meaning the mortality rate for both he and Hamilton dramatically decreased since the 1980s and...
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