Michael wishes to end his career at the topGermany's seven-time World Champion
Michael Schumacher revealed Monday that his decision to quit Formula One was due to his desire to end his career at the top rather than stay on and become an also-ran.
The 37-year-old
Schumacher announced his retirement after winning Sunday's Monza Grand Prix with his Ferrari team initially breaking the news that this would be his final season in the sport.
Schumacher said at the time that he felt the time was right, and justified the decision 24 hours later by saying he did not want to become a run of the mill driver.
"I am not getting any younger and I had to ask myself whether I would have the energy, the strength and the motivation to stay at the forefront of the sport over the next few years," the 37-year-old said on his homepage.
"Of course I am still fit and of course I can compete but it is not my style just to take part.
"I know that a lot of people question the timing but it was perfect as far as I am concerned."
Schumacher's 90th career victory in Monza moved him two points behind leader
Fernando Alonso in the drivers' championship and he is now fired up for the final three races and the chance to lift an eighth title.
"I do not want to concentrate on the past and my focus is on the world championship," Schumacher said. "There are three races left and we are so close. From now on the only important thing is the title. Everything else can wait."
Schumacher won back-to-back titles with Benetton in 1994 and 1995 before collecting five crowns in a row from 2000 onwards.
Source AFP
