That was the dominant theory until The Stig revealed himself.
I was never a huge Schumi fan, nothing personal, just too typically bland Teutonic for my tastes, but I have no problem with him. I remember he was on Senna's wing that fateful day in 1994. Always seemed like a decent cat, hope he has a full recovery.
“I was never a huge Schumi fan, nothing personal, just too typically bland Teutonic for my tastes...”
With Vettal now, that “bland Teutonic” thing looks downright effective, for the modern high tech cars, etc.
Combo of unmatched fast driving skill, and cool, disciplined, under control.