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Button's joy, Hamilton's anger as F1 is reborn
Mar 29, 2010, 18:30 GMT
Hamburg - McLaren drivers Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton found themselves on opposite sides of the emotional spectrum after the Australian Grand Prix while there was agreement that the race had restored faith in Formula One. ... more
In Pictures: 'Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix'
Oct 30, 2009, 16:32 GMT
We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix'. ... moreIn Pictures: 'Michael Schumacher and Ferrari test driver Italian Luca Badoer on a Kart Track'
Aug 6, 2009, 4:30 GMT
We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Michael Schumacher and Ferrari test driver Italian Luca Badoer on a Kart Track'. ... moreSpokeswoman: Schumacher return only if doctors give the nod
Aug 5, 2009, 15:00 GMT
Hamburg - Michael Schumacher will only make his planned Formula One comeback if he gets the green light from doctors, his spokeswoman Sabine Kehm reiterated on Wednesday. ... more
Ecclestone, Valencia organizers, delight in Schumi return (Roundup)
Aug 4, 2009, 13:44 GMT
Hamburg - Bernie Ecclestone is ecstatic about the Formula One return of Michael Schumacher as ticket sales for the first race of the record champion are surging. ... more
Ecclestone, and Valencia organizers, delight in Schumacher return
Aug 4, 2009, 13:19 GMT
Hamburg - Bernie Ecclestone is ecstatic about the Formula One return of Michael Schumacher as ticket sales for the first race of the record champion are surging. ... more
Williams vetoes Schumacher tests
Aug 3, 2009, 13:05 GMT
Hamburg - The Williams team on Monday vetoed a special exception for record champion Michael Schumacher to conduct test drives in a Ferrari in his Formula One comeback from retirement. ... more
Doctors in race to get Schumacher fit in time for European GP
Aug 2, 2009, 10:54 GMT
Bad Nauheim/Hamburg - Michael Schumacher's planned comeback to Formula One for this month's European Grand Prix in Valencia is putting pressure on his doctors to ensure the Ferrari driver is fit enough to deal with the rigours of the sport. ... more
Schumacher seemingly within rules during Ferrari test
Aug 2, 2009, 10:24 GMT
Mugello/Hamburg - Michael Schumacher seemingly did not infringe Formula One's ban on in-season testing when the seven-time world champion drove practice laps Friday at Mugello in Ferrari's 2007 car. ... more
Schumacher visits Massa in hospital
Aug 1, 2009, 16:00 GMT
Budapest - Michael Schumacher visited Felipe Massa Saturday in the AEK military hospital in Budapest where the Ferrari driver is recovering from the fractured skull he suffered in an accident last weekend during qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix. ... more
Schumacher gets down to business at Mugello (Roundup)
Jul 31, 2009, 14:58 GMT
Mugello/Hamburg - Michael Schumacher completed his first practice laps in a Ferrari Friday since announcing his comeback to Formula One as temporary replacement for the injured Felipe Massa. ... more
Schumacher gets down to business at Mugello
Jul 31, 2009, 9:11 GMT
Mugello/Hamburg - Michael Schumacher intends absolving his first practice laps in a Ferrari Friday since announcing his comeback as temporary replacement for the injured Felipe Massa. ... more
FIA will grant Schumacher licence to compete in F1 (Roundup)
Jul 30, 2009, 12:40 GMT
Hamburg - Motorsport's ruling body, the FIA, confirmed Thursday that Michael Schumacher will be granted the Formula One driving licence he needs if he is to race for Ferrari as Felipe Massa's replacement in next month's European Grand Prix in Valencia. ... more
Schumacher needs new driving licence to compete in F1
Jul 30, 2009, 10:16 GMT
Hamburg - Michael Schumacher needs a new Formula One driving licence if he is to race for Ferrari as Felipe Massa's replacement in next month's European Grand Prix in Valencia, motorsport's ruling body, the FIA, confirmed to German Press Agency dpa Thursday. ... more
Michael Schumacher announces return to Ferrari (Roundup)
Jul 29, 2009, 18:26 GMT
Hamburg - German Formula One racing legend Michael Schumacher announced Wednesday he would return to the circuit to fill in at Ferrari for badly-injured driver Felipe Massa. ... more
Michael Schumacher announces F1 comeback specifies Ferrari officials titles in graf 7 (3rd Lead)
Jul 29, 2009, 17:38 GMT
Hamburg - German formula one racing star Michael Schumacher on Wednesday announced his aim to return to racing after a nearly three-year retirement to the F1 Grand Prix circuit to fill in at Ferrari for badly injured driver Felipe Massa. ... more
Michael Schumacher announces F1 comeback (2nd Lead)
Jul 29, 2009, 17:10 GMT
Hamburg - German formula one racing star Michael Schumacher on Wednesday announced he will be returning to the F1 Grand Prix circuit to fill in at Ferrari for badly injured driver Felipe Massa. ... more
Michael Schumacher announces F1 comeback (1st Lead)
Jul 29, 2009, 16:49 GMT
Hamburg - German formula one racing star Michael Schumacher on Wednesday announced he will be returning to the F1 Grand Prix circuit to fill in at Ferrari for badly injured driver Felipe Massa. ... more
Michael Schumacher announces F1 comeback (Urgent)
Jul 29, 2009, 16:42 GMT
Hamburg - German formula one racing star Michael Schumacher on Wednesday announced he will be returning to the F1 racing circuit to fill in at Ferrari for badly injured driver Felipe Massa. dpa mx ds ... more
Schumacher will decide on F1 return only if Ferrari come calling
Jul 28, 2009, 13:43 GMT
Hamburg - Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher won't categorically rule out returning to Formula One as a temporary replacement for Felipe Massa. ... more
Ferrari refuse to rule out Schumacher as Massa replacement
Jul 27, 2009, 14:19 GMT
Budapest - Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali has not ruled out the possibility of seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher coming out of retirement as a temporary replacement for Felipe Massa. ... more
Schumacher blames FIA for F1 row and fancies new series (Extra)
Jun 20, 2009, 9:03 GMT
Hamburg - Record world champion Michael Schumacher on Saturday blamed the ruling body FIA for a bitter row in Formula One racing and said a possible new series set up by leading teams could be a real alternative to the current system. ... more
Schumacher urges F1 compromise as FIA receives FOTA letter (Roundup)
Jun 10, 2009, 14:26 GMT
Hamburg - Michael Schumacher can't imagine Formula One racing without Ferrari as the record world champion on Wednesday urged teams and officials to compromise in a budget cap row. ... more
Schumacher urges F1 compromise as FIA receives FOTA letter
Jun 10, 2009, 10:48 GMT
Hamburg - Michael Schumacher can't imagine Formula One racing without Ferrari as the record world champion on Wednesday urged teams and officials to compromise in a budget cap row. ... more
Ferrari boss backs adviser Schumacher
Apr 24, 2009, 14:05 GMT
Sakhir, Bahrain - Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali Friday backed record Formula One champion Michael Schumacher as 'part of our team' following criticism of the German's advisory role. ... more
Schumacher names F1 cost-cutting a necessary move
Dec 14, 2008, 14:57 GMT
London - Drastic cost-cutting measures in Formula One racing won't change the pecking order in the sport, record world champion Michael Schumacher believes. ... more
Barrichello set for record 257th F1 Grand Prix
May 7, 2008, 14:41 GMT
Istanbul - Rubens Barrichello is set to have one Formula One milestone on Sunday which his long-time Ferrari partner Michael Schumacher doesn't own. ... moreRaikkonen, Massa on equal terms, seek Schumi help in title quest
Jan 10, 2008, 12:08 GMT
Madonna di Campiglio, Italy - World champion Kimi Raikkonen is ready to learn from Michael Schumacher and can live with the fact that he doesn't have number one status at Ferrari when the Formula One season gets underway in March. ... more
Schumacher expects thrilling F1 finale - doesn't regret retirement
Oct 18, 2007, 15:47 GMT
Hamburg - Michael Schumacher expects a thrilling Formula One title battle on Sunday in Brazil from which he hopes Kimi Raikkonen of his former Ferrari team to emerge victorious. ... more
Schumacher rules out future job as Ferrari team boss
Jul 19, 2007, 11:34 GMT
Hamburg - Michael Schumacher has ruled an engagement as Ferrari team boss and said his future at the Italian Formula One team was also undecided. ... more
Schumacher rules out F1 comeback as Ferrari 'seek change'
Jun 20, 2007, 11:22 GMT
Hamburg - Record world champion Michael Schumacher has categorically ruled out a spectacular comeback to help revive Ferrari's Formula One title challenge this season. ... more
Schumacher: Loving new life
May 11, 2007, 15:24 GMT
Barcelona - Even though he is no longer a permanent feature of the Grand Prix circuit, seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher still packs in the crowds. ... more
Schumacher to be at the Spanish Grand Prix on weekend
May 7, 2007, 12:19 GMT
Barcelona, Spain - Michael Schumacher has achieved virtually everything there is to achieve in Grand Prix racing, but on Sunday he will celebrate another first. ... more
Michael Schumacher to inaugurate 'his' corner at Nuerburgring
Apr 28, 2007, 18:27 GMT
Nuerburgring, Germany - German seven time world champion Michael Schumacher is to officially inaugurate a corner on the Nuerburgring Grand Prix circuit that has been named after him, Nuerburgring officials said Saturday. ... more
Schumacher happy outside Formula One, but still in demand
Apr 24, 2007, 8:56 GMT
London - Michael Schumacher says he is enjoying Formula One from the perspective of a spectator but that doesn't mean he's got his feet up in retirement. ... moreChanges ring in new era
Mar 19, 2007, 14:14 GMT
Melbourne - When seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher announced that he would quit Grand Prix racing at the end of the year, it was clear that a new era of Formula One racing was about to begin. ... more
Schumacher first to congratulate Ferrari newcomer Raikkonen
Mar 18, 2007, 9:07 GMT
Melbourne - Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher was the first to congratulate Ferrari newcomer Kimi Raikkonen after winning Sunday's season-opening Australian Grand Prix. ... more
All eyes on Ferrari at start of new Formula One season
Mar 15, 2007, 14:23 GMT
Melbourne - Ferrari head into the opening race weekend of the 2007 Formula One season without the now retired Michael Schumacher but with high hopes that the new driver pairing of Kimi Raikkonen and Felipe Massa can pick up where the German left off. ... more
German F1 quartet forecast strong season for Ferrari
Mar 13, 2007, 15:25 GMT
Melbourne - Germany's four Formula One drivers pick Ferrari as favourites for the upcoming Grand Prix season despite the retirement of countryman Michael Schumacher. ... more
Schumacher enjoying life outside Formula One as season set to start
Mar 12, 2007, 16:22 GMT
Melbourne - Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher is not missing Formula One after retiring last year and has no plans to be in Melbourne for the 2007 season opener. ... more
Ferrari's Todt would like Schumacher to want team principal post
Feb 27, 2007, 13:44 GMT
Hamburg - Ferrari general director Jean Todt believes Michael Schumacher should consider the position of team principal at the Italian Formula One team. ... more
Report links Schumacher with Ferrari team boss job
Feb 13, 2007, 13:48 GMT
Frankfurt - Michael Schumacher may be the future team principal job at the Ferrari Formula One team, a German motorsport magazine said. ... moreMassa starts Ferrari tests - Schumacher expected to drive as well
Jan 15, 2007, 12:50 GMT
Maranello, Italy - Felipe Massa drove the first test laps in the new Ferrari Formula One car on Monday while Michael Schumacher is also expected to get behind the steering wheel of the F2007. ... more
Schumacher on hand as Ferrari launches 2007 car (Roundup)
Jan 14, 2007, 19:44 GMT
Maranello, Italy - Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher was a visitor Sunday as Ferrari launched its car for the 2007 Formula One season at the team headquarters in Maranello. ... moreRaikkonen: I'm not Michael Schumacher and won't change my ways
Jan 10, 2007, 13:59 GMT
Madonna di Campiglio, Italy - Kimi Raikkonen vowed he won't be changing his ways as he steps into the shoes of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher as Ferrari's main hope in the challenge for the 2007 Formula One title. ... more
2006 Review: Formula One Year in Review - End of an era
Dec 28, 2006, 19:36 GMT
The 2006 Formula One season was dominated by two stories: a great title battle between Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher and the retirement of the latter.
... moreFerrari start fast at winter test
Nov 29, 2006, 19:36 GMT
The post 'Michael Schumacher era' began well for Ferrari as Felipe Massa led all drivers in opening day testing at the Circuit de Catalunya in Spain.
... moreStop endorsing tobacco products, WHO to Shah Rukh Khan
Nov 15, 2006, 13:20 GMT
Agra, Nov 15 (IANS) A senior official of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Wednesday termed as 'horrible' endorsement of tobacco products by Shah Rukh Khan and motor racing legend Michael Schumacher and urged them to stop promoting what was a 'social malice'. ... more
Schumacher's future role at Ferrari to be announced Sunday
Oct 28, 2006, 13:17 GMT
Monza, Italy - Michael Schumacher's future role at the Ferrari Formula One team will be revealed on Sunday, Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo said on Saturday. ... more
Brawn steps down as Ferrari shake-up continues
Oct 27, 2006, 8:24 GMT
Hamburg - Michael Schumacher late Thursday paid an emotional farewell to Ross Brawn, who played a major role in all his seven Formula One world titles and has now stepped down as Ferrari technical director. ... more
Schumacher begins retirement but will he be missed ?
Oct 23, 2006, 11:12 GMT
Hamburg - Michael Schumacher may have been compared with compatriot Franz Beckenbauer by German Chancellor Angela Merkel following his retirement from Formula One but one thing is certain, the Ferrari driver will never be as globally popular as the 'Kaiser.' ... moreBackground: 2006 Formula One Grand Prix season
Oct 22, 2006, 20:43 GMT
Sao Paolo, Brazil - The 2006 Formula One season was dominated by seven-time champion Michael Schumacher's decision to retire from the sport and his duel at the top of the drivers' standings with defending world champion Fernando Alonso in a Renault. ... more
Schumacher ahead of Alonso - Wurz heads Brazil practice (Roundup)
Oct 20, 2006, 19:16 GMT
Sao Paulo - Michael Schumacher was marginally faster than Fernando Alonso in Friday's free practise for the Brazilian Grand Prix as the German started his bid for a miracle world championship scoop in his final Formula One career race. ... moreRaikkonen leads first free practise - Alonso, Schumacher no time
Oct 20, 2006, 16:26 GMT
Sao Paulo - Kimi Raikkonen led the way while world championship contender Fernando Alonso and farewell-bidding Michael Schumacher posted no time on Friday in the first free practise session for the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix. ... morePreview: Schumacher bids farewell to F1 and to Senna
Oct 19, 2006, 10:34 GMT
Sao Paulo - Michael Schumacher bows out of the sport of Formula One this weekend at the Brazilian Grand Prix looking to finish his incredible racing career on a winning note rather than in a cloud of controversy. ... more
Schumi hopes for win in career finale - but does not expect title
Oct 17, 2006, 16:34 GMT
Stuttgart - Michael Schumacher doesn't expect a world championship miracle in his last career race on Sunday. ... more
Michael Schumacher ends testing career on a high
Oct 13, 2006, 15:10 GMT
Hamburg - The last test drive of his career went well for Michael Schumacher but he made no predictions for his farewell race. ... more
Alonso closes in on second title as Schumacher curses luck
Oct 9, 2006, 15:45 GMT
Hamburg - Fernando Alonso only needs to finish in the top eight at the final Formula One grand prix of the season in Brazil on October 22 to beat off the challenge of rival Michael Schumacher and seal a second successive drivers' title. ... more
Schumi in driving seat for championship and Japanese Grand Prix
Oct 7, 2006, 14:21 GMT
Suzuka, Japan - Although he managed only second place in Saturday's qualifying session for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher was all smiles afterwards. ... moreSchumacher upbeat ahead of Japanese Grand Prix
Oct 6, 2006, 13:17 GMT
Suzuka - Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher was in relaxed mood after just edging rival Fernando Alonso in the second practice session Friday for the Japanese Grand Prix. ... more
Schumacher, Alonso put off by heavy rain in Japan
Oct 6, 2006, 5:27 GMT
Suzuka - Heavy rain at Friday's opening practice at the Japanese Grand Prix stopped Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso from taking part in the test run for their cars. ... more
Preview: Stage set for title show-down
Oct 5, 2006, 14:20 GMT
Suzuka, Japan - If anybody had wanted to place a bet on Michael Schumacher winning an unprecedented eighth Formula One title three months ago, he would have received great odds. ... more
Suzuka a circuit with fond memories for Schumacher
Oct 4, 2006, 13:37 GMT
Suzuka, Japan - Michael Schumacher continues his battle with Renault's Fernando Alonso for the 2006 Formula One drivers' crown this weekend at the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka, a circuit that has fond memories for the Ferrari driver. ... more
Alonso expects to challenge Schumacher in Suzuka
Oct 3, 2006, 14:45 GMT
Suzuka - Renault's Fernando Alonso believes he can bounce back from the disappointment of finishing second behind championship rival Michael Schumacher in the Chinese Grand Prix this weekend in Japan. ... more
Schumacher in seventh heaven as Alonso and Spain fume
Oct 2, 2006, 15:41 GMT
Shanghai - While Ferrari's Michael Schumacher is already looking forward to Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka, main rival Fernando Alonso seems to think the motoring world is plotting his title downfall. ... moreNot everyone in Renault focused on drivers' title, says Alonso
Oct 1, 2006, 18:51 GMT
Madrid - Fernando Alonso believes his Renault team is more focused on claiming the constructors' title ahead of Ferrari than helping him beat a resurgent Michael Schumacher to the drivers' crown. ... more
Tyres prove Alonso's downfall as Schumacher wins Chinese Grand Prix
Oct 1, 2006, 9:35 GMT
Shanghai, China - Michael Schumacher in a Ferrari on Sunday won his first-ever Chinese Grand Prix ahead of the two Renaults of Fernando Alonso and Giancarlo Fisichella. ... more
Ferrari setback as Massa loses grid places (Roundup)
Sep 29, 2006, 15:45 GMT
Shanghai - Brazilian Felipe Massa will lose 10 places on the Chinese Grand Prix starting grid in a damper for Ferrari team-mate Michael Schumacher's hopes of winning an eighth world title. ... moreSchumacher looking to move ahead of Alonso in Shanghai
Sep 28, 2006, 15:13 GMT
Shanghai - Michael Schumacher may have announced his intention to retire from Formula One at the end of the season but remains firmly focused on overtake Renault's Fernando Alonso in this year's drivers' championship. ... more
Schumacher says he has score to settle in Shanghai
Sep 26, 2006, 13:56 GMT
Hamburg - Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher says he has 'a little score to settle' at Sunday's Grand Prix in Shanghai after finishing without a point at his two previous races in China. ... more
Is Schumacher the greatest racer of all-time?
Sep 12, 2006, 20:11 GMT
The greatest race car driver in Formula One history announced that he would retire at the end of the 2006 season. German Michael Schumacher, the seven-time Formula One Series champion, won the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday and on the victory podium announced that he would stop driving at the end of the year.
... moreAlonso calls Schumacher 'most unsporting driver' in F1 history
Sep 12, 2006, 15:37 GMT
Madrid - Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso has described retiring seven-time champion Michael Schumacher as 'the most unsporting driver in the history of Formula One,' it was reported in Spain Tuesday. ... more
Schumacher upbeat as Germany seeks new hero
Sep 11, 2006, 13:36 GMT
Monza, Italy - The day after announcing his retirement from Formula One, Michael Schumacher was in fighting spirits as he looked forward to the season's last three races. ... more
Schumacher, the record collector
Sep 10, 2006, 16:04 GMT
Monza, Italy - During his 16-year career Michael Schumacher has broken every important record in Formula One motor-racing. ... more
Chronology of Schumacher's retirement
Sep 10, 2006, 16:04 GMT
Monza, Italy - Speculation over the future of seven-time Formula One motor-racing world champion Michael Schumacher has been rife all season. The following is a chronology of the developments this year. ... more
Schumacher announces retirement in best possible way (Roundup)
Sep 10, 2006, 15:59 GMT
Monza, Italy - Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher confirmed Sunday that he is to retire from Formula One at the end of the season after 16 years at the top. ... moreSchumacher confirms he is to retire from Formula One
Sep 10, 2006, 13:58 GMT
Monza, Italy - Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher confirmed Sunday that he is to retire from Formula One at the end of the season. ... more
Schumacher wins Italian GP to close gap on Alonso
Sep 10, 2006, 13:39 GMT
Monza, Italy - Michael Schumacher won Sunday's Italian Grand Prix at Monza to close the gap on championship leader Fernando Alonso by ten to just two points after the Spaniard came out empty-handed as his Renault engine blew up with 10 laps remaining. ... moreSchumacher wins Italian Grand Prix
Sep 10, 2006, 13:30 GMT
Monza, Italy - Michael Schumacher in a Ferrari won the Italian Grand Prix in Monza Sunday to narrow the gap on championship leader Fernando Alonso to just two points with three races remaining, after the Renault driver was forced to retire with engine trouble. ... more
Raikkonen grabs pole for Italian Grand Prix from Schumacher
Sep 9, 2006, 15:34 GMT
Monza, Italy - Kimi Raikkonen in a McLaren-Mercedes Saturday grabbed pole position for Sunday's Italian Grand Prix, pipping Michael Schumacher in what could be the German's final qualifying round at Monza. ... moreSchumacher second quickest in free training at Monza
Sep 8, 2006, 18:09 GMT
Monza, Italy - Ferrari's Michael Schumacher was second quickest in Friday's second free practise session ahead at Monza of Sunday's Italian Formula One Grand Prix with only BMW Sauber test driver Sebastian Vettel managing a faster time. ... more
Schumacher has made 'difficult' decision on future
Sep 7, 2006, 15:59 GMT
Monza, Italy - Seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher has made a 'difficult' decision on his future, his manager Willi Weber told Deutsche Presse-Agentur dpa Thursday. ... more
Countdown to retirement? Chronology of a tough call
Sep 6, 2006, 16:01 GMT
Monza, Italy - Speculation over the future of seven-time Formula One motor-racing world champion Michael Schumacher has been rife all season. The following is a chronology of the developments this year. ... more
Schumacher banking on Italian fan support in Alonso chase
Sep 5, 2006, 14:28 GMT
Hamburg - Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher said Tuesday he was banking on the support of home fans at Sunday's Italian Grand Prix as he tries to overhaul title-holder Fernando Alonso in the Formula One drivers' championship. ... more
Renault F1 boss Briatore certain Schumacher set to retire
Sep 4, 2006, 15:31 GMT
Hamburg - Renault team principal Flavio Briatore said in an interview published Monday that he believes seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher will give details of his Formula One retirement plans after this weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Monza. ... more
Schumacher coy on Formula One future
Sep 3, 2006, 17:31 GMT
Nuerburgring, Germany - Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher left a decision on his Formula One future open when he appeared Sunday at the Ferrari Racing Days event at the Nuerburgring. ... more
Massa grabs first GP win as Alonso shuts out Schumacher
Aug 27, 2006, 13:50 GMT
Istanbul - Felipe Massa of Brazil in a Ferrari won a thrilling Turkish Grand Prix in Istanbul Sunday but team-mate Michael Schumacher had to be content with third place behind rival Felipe Alonso in a Renault. ... moreMassa edges team-mate Schumacher to grab pole for Turkish GP
Aug 26, 2006, 13:52 GMT
Istanbul - Brazilian Felipe Massa Saturday edged out Ferrari team-mate Michael Schumacher to grab his maiden pole position for Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix in Istanbul. ... more
Weber advises Schumacher to end career
Aug 6, 2006, 16:25 GMT
Budapest - Michael Schumacher's manager Willi Weber has advised the seven-time world champion to end his career at the end of the season - regardless whether he wins another title or not. ... more
Raikkonen gets pole as Alonso and Schumacher are penalised
Aug 5, 2006, 17:34 GMT
Budapest - McLaren-Mercedes' Kimi Raikkonen benefited from penalties imposed on Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso as he took pole position for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix. ... morePreview: Schumacher set to continue assault on Alonso
Aug 3, 2006, 16:32 GMT
Budapest - Michael Schumacher aims to continue his assault on Fernando Alonso at the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday in which he could move within one point of his rival if all goes well. ... more
Schumacher's twinkle toes lead F1 drivers to football victory
Aug 2, 2006, 22:40 GMT
Budapest - Michael Schumacher has repeatedly proven his worth behind the wheel, but on Wednesday night he showed he is no slouch on the football field as he inspired a Formula 1 team to an 11-7 victory, in a charity match for sick children ahead of this weekend's race in Budapest. ... more
Alonso needs to stop Schumacher comeback quickly
Aug 2, 2006, 12:26 GMT
Budapest - Fernando Alonso is required to win or at least finish ahead of Michael Schumacher at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday if doesn't want to fully lose control over the Formula One season. ... moreSchumacher optimistic, but Briatore says: 'Lets wait andsee'
Aug 1, 2006, 15:41 GMT
Budapest (dpa) - Even though Michael Schumacher is as optimistic as never before this season, he has been warned by Renault team principal Flavio Briatore. ... moreSchumacher tips the F1 balance further in his favour
Jul 31, 2006, 14:02 GMT
Hockenheim, Germany - If he continues in this way, Michael Schumacher will have snatched the world championship lead before or after the Italian home Grand Prix of his Ferrari team. ... moreSchumacher wins German GP - just 11 points behind Alonso
Jul 30, 2006, 16:43 GMT
Hockenheim, Germany - Michael Schumacher won his German home Grand Prix in commanding style on Sunday to have the full momentum on his side in the Formula One title duel with Fernando Alonso. ... morePreview: Tyres the key as Schumacher, Alonso seek psychological edge
Jul 27, 2006, 13:54 GMT
Hockenheim, Germany - Tyres will be the key element when championship rivals Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso look to gain a psychological edge by winning this weekend's German Formula One Grand Prix. ... more
Schumacher seeks win in what could be his last German race
Jul 26, 2006, 12:14 GMT
Hockenheim, Germany - First comes the fun part in the form of the annual football charity match, then what could be the last Formula One race of Michael Schumacher in his German homeland. ... more
Schumacher hopes to get what could be last German double win
Jul 24, 2006, 14:21 GMT
Hamburg - Michael Schumacher hopes to get what could be the last double Formula One victory in his home country Germany on Sunday. ... more
Is Schumacher's latest win a turning point in his favour?
Jul 17, 2006, 13:29 GMT
Magny-Cours - The threat named Michael Schumacher now appears to be real for Fernando Alonso. ... more
Schumacher in historic eighth win, Alonso salvages second
Jul 16, 2006, 16:41 GMT
Magny-Cours, France - Michael Schumacher won the French Formula One Grand Prix a historic eighth time from the pole position on Sunday to move closer on championship leader Fernando Alonso. ... moreFerrari's day as Schumacher, Massa one-two in qualifying
Jul 15, 2006, 16:51 GMT
Magny-Cours, France - Michael Schumacher finished ahead of team-mate Felipe Massa as Ferrari spoilt the show for Renault in the qualifying session for the French Grand Prix on Saturday. ... moreBMW dominate final French practice
Jul 15, 2006, 13:18 GMT
Magny-Cours, France - BMW dominated the last practice session for the French Formula One Grand Prix from Jacques Villeneuve and Nick Heidfeld while Michael Schumacher's Ferrari almost went up in flames. ... more
Alonso ahead of Schumacher in French practice
Jul 14, 2006, 16:38 GMT
Magny-Cours, France - World championship leader Fernando Alonso beat Michael Schumacher by almost half a second in Friday practice for the French Formula One Grand Prix. ... moreRenault set to restore F1 pecking order at home race
Jul 12, 2006, 11:24 GMT
Magny-Cours, France - Michael Schumacher, Ferrari and Bridgestone may have had their moment of joy in the US, but now Fernando Alonso wants to restore the Formula One pecking order in the French home race of his Renault team and Michelin tyre partners. ... more
Next races will determine what Schumi's Indy win is worth
Jul 3, 2006, 9:55 GMT
Indianapolis - Michael Schumacher may have won the United States Grand Prix at a canter, but it remains to be seen whether he can really challenge Fernando Alonso for the world title. ... more
Schumacher wins US GP - only nine cars finish
Jul 2, 2006, 18:56 GMT
Indianapolis - Michael Schumacher led Felipe Massa in the second straight Ferrari one-two at the United States Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday and gained lots of ground on championship leader Fernando Alonso. ... moreSchumacher finally ends Alonso's pole run
Jul 1, 2006, 18:53 GMT
Indianapolis - Michael Schumacher ended Fernando Alonso's run of five straight pole positions on Saturday by winning first place on the grid for the United States Grand Prix he now wants to win in proper fashion. ... moreGrid: United States Formula One Grand Prix starting grid
Jul 1, 2006, 18:47 GMT
Indianapolis - Starting grid for Sunday's United States formula One Grand Prix, the 10th of 18 season races over 73 laps of 4.192 kilometres for 306.16 kilometres. <#> First row 1. Michael Schumacher, Germany, Ferrari 2. Felipe Massa, Brazil, Ferrari ... more
Davidson dominates Indy practise - Schumacher pips Alonso (Roundup)
Jul 1, 2006, 1:17 GMT
Indianapolis - Michael Schumacher on Friday managed to beat world champion Fernando Alonso on the opening day of practise for the United States Formula One Grand Prix, but the margin was small. ... more
Davidson leads Schumacher in first Indianapolis practice
Jun 30, 2006, 17:26 GMT
Indianapolis - Test driver Anthony Davidson led from former world champion Michael Schumacher on Friday as practice for the United States Formula One Grand Prix got underway. ... more
Test drivers dominate Canada practice ahead of Schumacher
Jun 23, 2006, 17:10 GMT
Montreal - Michael Schumacher was the fastest driver behind a trio of test drivers in the absence of world champion Fernando Alonso in the first practice session on Friday for the Canadian Formula One Grand Prix. ... more
Alonso wants first Canadian win, Schumacher his eighth
Jun 22, 2006, 13:16 GMT
Montreal - Fernando Alonso wants to add the Canadian Grand Prix to his winning list on Sunday while Formula One title rival Michael Schumacher seeks a historic eighth win at one venue there. ... more
Schumacher set to return from holiday ready to resume title fight
Jun 19, 2006, 13:36 GMT
Hamburg - Michael Schumacher sent no postcards from his North American holiday but vowed on his website on Monday that he was far from giving up the Formula One world championship duel with Fernando Alonso. ... more
Schumacher told to throw in the towel over Alonso's dominance
Jun 12, 2006, 13:46 GMT
Silverstone, Britain - Michael Schumacher was on Monday told to throw in the towel because everything is going Fernando Alonso's way in the Formula One season. ... more
Villeneuve quits GPDA in protest over Schumacher
Jun 11, 2006, 14:44 GMT
Silverstone - Former world champion Jacques Villeneuve of Canada withdrew on the weekend from the Formula One driver's association GPDA because Michael Schumacher remains a director of the body despite recent controversy. ... more
Schumacher tops Saturday practise
Jun 10, 2006, 12:21 GMT
Silverstone - Michael Schumacher posted the fastest time on Saturday in the third and final practise session for the British Formula One Grand Prix, with championship leader Fernando Alonso following in fifth place. ... moreSchumacher apologizes over Monaco incident
Jun 8, 2006, 22:49 GMT
Silverstone - Michael Schumacher on Thursday publicly apologized for an incident in the Monaco Grand Prix which saw him stop his Ferrari in a tight curve during qualifying, denying others the chance to improve their times. ... more
Preview: Alonso and Schumacher enter British GP highly confident
Jun 8, 2006, 17:34 GMT
Silverstone, Britain - Fernando Alonso eyes a third straight race win at the British Formula One Grand Prix but will likely face stiff opposition from Michael Schumacher, who wants to overcome his Monte Carlo shame. ... more
Schumacher eyes Silverstone fame after Monaco shame
Jun 8, 2006, 17:34 GMT
Silverstone, Britain - Michael Schumacher hopes to shake off the latest controversy with a convincing victory at the British Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday. ... moreSchumacher both praised and vilified
May 29, 2006, 19:15 GMT
Monte Carlo - Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher was both praised and vilified for his efforts during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend. ... more
Schumacher leads qualifying and is centre of controversy (Roundup)
May 27, 2006, 15:47 GMT
Monte Carlo - Michael Schumacher captured the pole position for the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix ahead of his world championship rival Fernando Alonso in controversial circumstances on Saturday. ... moreSchumacher leads qualifying and is centre of controversy
May 27, 2006, 14:16 GMT
Monte Carlo - Michael Schumacher captured the pole position for the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix ahead of world championship rival Fernando Alonso in controversial fashion on Saturday. ... more
Preview: Alonso, Schumacher resume battle at Monaco GP
May 24, 2006, 9:54 GMT
Monte Carlo - Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher resume their Formula One title battle at the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix at the weekend amid differing opinions on the importance of the qualifying round. ... more
Alonso celebrates victory in home Spanish Grand Prix
May 14, 2006, 16:09 GMT
Barcelona, Spain - Defending world champion Fernando Alonso won a largely uneventful Spanish Grand Prix Sunday, easily holding off the challenge of Ferrari's Michael Schumacher to register his third win of the season and 11th of his career. ... moreSchumacher won't decide over future until after season
May 11, 2006, 16:13 GMT
Barcelona - German Formula One star Michael Schumacher has delayed the decision about his future until the end of the year after the 2006 season. ... more
Should Michael Schumacher continue? - Or not?
May 10, 2006, 15:47 GMT
Barcelona - Michael Schumacher is revealing nothing although the whole sports world is wondering whether the German star will retire from Formula One racing after the season or not. ... moreSchumacher beats Alonso again - at European GP
May 7, 2006, 21:02 GMT
Nuerburg, Germany - Michael Schumacher beat world champion Fernando Alonso again, at the European Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday, in a classy display of Ferrari speed and team tactics. ... moreAlonso beats Schumacher for European GP pole
May 6, 2006, 16:48 GMT
Nuerburg, Germany - Title holder Fernando Alonso beat former world champion Michael Schumacher for the pole position at the European Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday, setting the stage for what could another thrilling race on Sunday. ... moreAlonso pips Schumacher in European GP practice
May 5, 2006, 16:48 GMT
Nuerburg, Germany - World champion Fernando Alonso beat Michael Schumacher by a fraction in Friday practice, promising another thrilling duel at the European Formula One Grand Prix. ... moreWeber expects Schumacher to continue, but no decision at Nuerburg
May 4, 2006, 14:31 GMT
Nuerburg, Germany - Even though Michael Schumacher will not announce a decision on his future during this weekend's European Grand Prix his manager Willi Weber expects him to continue his illustrious Formula One racing career beyond the season. ... more
Mercedes and BMW hopeful ahead of first home race
May 3, 2006, 23:01 GMT
Nurburg, Germany - Michael Schumacher is not the only German eyeing a top result at the European Formula One Grand Prix in his home country on Sunday - so are local carmakers Mercedes and BMW. ... moreSchumacher looking forward to European Grand Prix
May 2, 2006, 18:59 GMT
Stuttgart, Germany - After managing his first victory of the season in the last race in Imola at the San Marino Grand Prix Michael Schumacher is hoping for a repeat performance this Sunday at the European Grand Prix on the Nuerburgring. ... more
Schumacher highly motivated, but rules out quick decision
May 1, 2006, 12:40 GMT
Stuttgart, Germany - Michael Schumacher goes into Sunday's European Grand Prix highly motivated to continue bridging the gap on championship leader Fernando Alonso, the German said Monday. ... more
Schumacher to stay at Ferrari if he continues in F1
Apr 25, 2006, 16:15 GMT
Hamburg - Michael Schumacher will stay at Ferrari and not move elsewhere if he decides to continue his illustrious Formula One racing career beyond the season, his manager, Willi Weber, said on Tuesday. ... more
Schumacher takes San Marino Grand Prix in start to finish victory (Roundup)
Apr 23, 2006, 18:32 GMT
Imola, Italy - Ferrari's Michael Schumacher on Sunday led from start to finish to take the San Marino Grand Prix from world champion Fernando Alonso in a Renault. ... moreSchumacher happy about pole and Alonso's position
Apr 22, 2006, 14:53 GMT
Imola, Italy - Michael Schumacher in a Ferrari on Saturday took pole position for Sunday's San Marino Grand Prix, beating Jenson Button into second place. ... moreSchumacher upbeat ahead of Imola race
Apr 18, 2006, 13:09 GMT
Hamburg - Michael Schumacher aims to stay calm and at the same time highly motivated at the San Marino Grand Prix on the weekend in an effort to close in on Formula One world championship leader Fernando Alonso. ... more
Ferrari's Brawn expects Schumacher decision on his future by June
Apr 16, 2006, 14:58 GMT
Stuttgart, Germany - Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn believes Michael Schumacher will let the Formula One team know by 'May or June' whether he intends driving for the Italian marque beyond this season. ... more
Report: Renault boss Briatore signals interest in Schumacher
Apr 13, 2006, 13:00 GMT
Hamburg - Renault team boss Flavio Briatore is interested in signing Michael Schumacher again but for now has been told that there will be no deal, for now, Germany's Bild daily said on Thursday. ... more
Schumacher ready to fight back when F1 hits Europe next week
Apr 12, 2006, 16:35 GMT
Frankfurt, Germany - The Formula One season starts in earnest for Ferrari next week in Imola, the team's former world champion Michael Schumacher said in a confident mood on Wednesday. ... more
Report: Schumacher likely to continue F1 career
Apr 9, 2006, 18:09 GMT
Frankfurt, Germany - Michael Schumacher is likely to extend his Formula One career beyond 2006, Germany's Welt am Sonntag Sunday paper said, citing an un-named member of his Ferrari team. ... more
Alonso does not think Schumacher will retire at end of season
Apr 4, 2006, 17:26 GMT
Stuttgart, Germany - World champion Fernando Alonso does not believe German seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher will retire at the end of the season. ... more
Ferrari hoping to bounce back - Schumacher lampooned
Apr 3, 2006, 17:37 GMT
Melbourne, Australia - Showed into his place by second-rate opposition and lampooned by the press seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher must be worried that he is facing yet another disastrous year. ... more
Beckham, Zidane and Schumacher to have roles in Asterix movie
Mar 8, 2006, 15:08 GMT
Valencia, Spain - Real Madrid footballers David Beckham and Zinedine Zidane and German Formula One driver Michael Schumacher will have small roles in an upcoming movie 'Asterix at the Olympic Games,' Spanish press reports said Tuesday. ... more
With only weeks till F1 opener, Schumacher fever grips Bahrain
Feb 20, 2006, 23:51 GMT
Manama - As the countdown to the March 12 F1 season opener race continues, Michael Schumacher fever is gripping Bahrain. ... more
Schumacher only to continue in F1 if Ferrari have a decent car
Jan 7, 2006, 15:01 GMT
Hamburg - Record world champion Michael Schumacher will only continue his Formula One career beyond this year if his Ferrari team provides him with a competitive car. ... more
Michael Schumacher has little illusions at German GP
Jul 20, 2005, 16:52 GMT
Hockenheim, Germany - Michael Schumacher has no illusions as he enters the latest edition of the German Formula One Grand Prix. ... more
Ticket sales for German GP up on last year's numbers
Jul 18, 2005, 14:50 GMT
Hockenheim, Germany - Ticket sales for this weekend's German Grand Prix at Hockenheim are up on last year despite top draw Michael Schumacher's disappointing season to date, a circuit spokesman said Monday. ... more
Schumacher admits that title is far away
Jul 11, 2005, 17:40 GMT
Sliverstone, England - Michael Schumacher has finally admitted what everybody else seemed to have known for a long time already: A successful title defence is far away. ... more
Schumacher says he can still retain championshiptitle
Jul 6, 2005, 17:12 GMT
Silverstone, Britain - Although he appears to be further away from retaining his title than ever before World Champion Michael Schumacher says he is not giving up. ... moreSchumacher plays second fiddle to Alonso again
Jul 4, 2005, 11:57 GMT
Magny-Cours, France - Defending world champion Michael Schumacher was once again left trailing in the wake of his heir apparent, Fernando Alonso, at the weekend as the Renault driver clocked up his fifth win of the season at the French Grand Prix. ... more
Schumacher calls for no action to be taken against F1 teams
Jun 25, 2005, 12:46 GMT
Hamburg - Ferrari's Michael Schumacher said in an interview published Saturday that the seven teams that refused to start last Sunday's United States Formula One Grand Prix out of safety concerns should not be punished for their actions. ... more










