Breaking: Schumacher Retiring at Season End!!!
Sunday, September 10th, 2006Michael Schumacher just announced at the Italian Grand Prix post-race press conference that this will be his last season as a Formula One driver.
Speculation was rampant over the weekend about Ferrari trying to force him out, with rumors of him possibly ending up at McLaren, where he started his career.
Michael and Ferrari drove an exceptional race today, bringing his car home P1. Alonso’s Renault suffered engine failure within the last 10 laps, dropping him out of the points, and bringing the championship battle to the fore. A bare two points separate Alonso and Michael.
I will post links to the interview transcripts after they’re posted online.
BBC News story on Michael’s retirement.
Speed has a story online now.
F1Racing.net has a few quotes from Michael’s press conference.
Here is a release from Ferrari about Michael’s retirement.
