After beginning his racing career in karting, Schumacher enjoyed success in several junior single-seater series. After a one-off Formula One appearance with Jordan at the 1991 Belgian Grand Prix, Schumacher was signed by Benetton for the rest of the season. He won his first and second drivers' titles consecutively in and , twice finishing ahead of runner-up Williams' Damon Hill. Schumacher moved to the struggling Ferrari team in , with whom he won five consecutive titles from to , including unprecedented sixth and seventh titles, breaking several records. After finishing third in and second in , Schumacher retired from the sport, although he later made a brief return with Mercedes from to .