[情報] Schumacher confirms his retirement

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Schumacher confirms his retirement

After an emotional win in Sunday's Italian Grand Prix at Monza, Michael
Schumacher has announced he will retire from race driving at the end of this
season.

"Words are not enough and whatever I could say now will never fully express how
much I love this fascinating world of motor sport and all it has given me,"
said Schumacher. "From go-karting to Formula One, I have lived through moments
that I will never forget. I am profoundly grateful for everything I have had.
I want to thank everyone who has accompanied me, supported and inspired me,
right back to the days of my childhood.

"Above all, a special thanks goes to (my wife) Corinna and our two children,
who have given me the strength to do what I have done. All these years in
Formula One have been amazing, especially those spent alongside my friends in
the Scuderia. Soon my future will belong to my family, while I am happy to be
still part of Ferrari. But for now, what matters is this world championship."

Schumacher has been with Ferrari for 11 seasons, securing five of his drivers'
titles with the team and contributing to six of their constructors' crowns.
No other driver has won as much with the Italian squad, who were keen to pay
tribute to their great driver.

"I had always said that the decision to retire would be his alone, but now that
decision has been taken, I feel a sense of sadness," commented Ferrari
President and CEO, Luca di Montezemolo. "We have lived through some
unforgettable times together, some good some bad, achieving results that will
be hard to equal. To Michael goes the thanks of everyone in the company and
supporters of Ferrari for all the dedication he has shown to our colours, for
the determination and courage with which he has worked, which has provided
immense satisfaction. He is both sincere and passionate and has earned the
affection of all of us and of our fans. His relationship with Maranello will
continue, albeit in a different form and I am very happy about that."

"Michael has been the author of a unique chapter in the history of Formula One
and of Ferrari in particular. It has yet to reach its conclusion and what he
has achieved extends over and above the results obtained," added Managing
Director, Jean Todt. "He is an exceptional man and will become a legend as a
driver. For me personally, he is a great friend and together we have lived
through unrepeatable experiences.Having had the opportunity to work alongside
him has been and will continue to be a privilege."

Ferrari will announce a new team structure at the end of the year, including a
definition of Schumacher's new role.

post by http://www.formula1.com/  -10 September 2006-

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