(GMM) Michael Schumacher, F1's seven time world champion, is flattered.
At Jerez last week, 23-year-old Spanish rival Fernando Alonso said he'd rather win his maiden drivers' title while the Ferrari veteran is still competing.
''(It'd be) ten times more important than the first title after Michael has retired,'' he said. ''You don't know when it will be Michael's last (year in F1).''
Someone asked Schumacher, at 36 the oldest driver on the 2005 grid, if Alonso's comments served as 'extra motivation' for the new F1 season.
''First, it's a nice compliment,'' said the German, ''but I don't lack motivation.''
Written: Tue, 15 Feb 2005 06:50:16
[ Print View ][ E-Mail Article ]
- February 26, 2010Schu apologised to Heidfeld after Merc seat clash
- February 26, 2010Merc to pay Schu EUR21m in 2010
- January 26, 2010Schumacher ruffled by media
- January 26, 2010Rosberg 'didn't care' about number swap
- January 25, 2010Mercedes launch new livery
- December 23, 2009Mercedes announces Schumacher return
- December 23, 2009Mercedes to confirm Schumacher
- November 23, 2009Brawn denies Schu return
- November 04, 2009F1 news briefs: Wednesday
- September 23, 2009Ferrari to choose Massa's 2010 teammate soon
- (February 15, 2005)View all headlines from this date
