My fault, says Schumacher as crash ends comeback season (Extra)

Nov 14, 2010, 14:53 GMT

Abu Dhabi - Michael Schumacher's comeback season ended with a crash in the opening lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

'You can't blame anyone for it - apart from me myself,' said the seven-time world champion who was fortunate to escape unharmed.

The 41-year-old German spun his Mercedes in curve six of the opening lap of the season finale. Force India driver Vitantonio Liuzzi could not avoid Schumacher's car and drove over the left front wheel.

The Force India's front wing came to a stop above the cockpit close to Schumacher's head.

Schumacher and Liuzzi returned smiling together to the pits, with the German saying that all he could do was duck a little bit.

'It is definitely a moment when you try to make yourself as small as possible, but everything is OK with me,' said Schumacher.

The crash caused an immediate safety car phase as workers removed the cars and cleared debris from the circuit.

Schumacher's comeback season after retirement has ended without a single podium place, with the veteran often outpaced by team-mate Nico Rosberg.

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