Drove with Michael Schumacher, had an empire at 27, lost his helicopter twice: 'I love parties, yachts, girls'

Eddie Irvine drove with Michael Schumacher, was on the verge of a Formula 1 title, and today leads a glamorous life.

Drove with Michael Schumacher, had an empire at 27, lost his helicopter twice: 'I love parties, yachts, girls'

TL;DR

  • Eddie Irvine was Michael Schumacher's Ferrari teammate and was close to winning the F1 championship in 1999.
  • He had already built a significant business empire before F1, with an estimated wealth of £100 million and 40 properties by age 60.
  • Irvine famously lost his helicopter twice, once forgetting where he parked it at a friend's house.
  • He retired from F1 in 2002 but continues to enjoy a glamorous lifestyle, including parties, yachts, and VIP treatment.