Didn't Schumacher also bring the "bullet proof" visor into F1? Not saying he designed it, just was the first to wear one. Schumacher has a rep for overstepping the line the most, but its usually exciting. Maybe if he was slightly good-er (for lack of a better word) he'd be more of a hero, but meh, its worked for him so far
He said in Spa, he only asks to be treated fairly - partly due to the fact he is a grown man and has a family, and can't be doing with the trivial **** the media has to offer.