Formula One legend Schumacher calls time on career
- Published: 4 Oct 2012 at 15.49
- Online news: Sports
Michael Schumacher was on Thursday lauded as the "driver of the century" after the seven-time Formula One champion announced the end of his stellar, although often controversial career, after a lacklustre return.
Mercedes driver Michael Schumacher of Germany answers questions at the Suzuka circuit one day before the start of the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix. Schumacher was lauded as the "driver of the century" after the seven-time Formula One champion announced the end of his stellar, although often controversial career, after a lacklustre return.
The 43-year-old, who previously quit the sport in 2006 before returning two years ago, said he had decided to call time on racing after it was announced last week that McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton would move to his Mercedes team next year.
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