M.Schumacher will not quit racing
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2005-06-02 15:48

Seven-time race car world champion Michael Schumacher dismissed speculation that he may retire at the end of the Formula One season, claiming he can still win races this year.

Ferrari F1 World Champion Michael Schumacher speaks to journalists following the second practice session for the European Formula One Grand Prix at the Nuerburgring racing circuit in western Germany May 27, 2005. Schumacher brushed off questions on Tuesday of whether he will retire, saying, "I'm not thinking about quitting." [Reuters]

Schumacher brushed off questions that the younger drivers were faster than him by insisting that retiring had not yet crossed his mind.

Schumacher, the oldest man on the Formula One circuit, is the most successful driver in the history of the sport.

But, his chances of taking an eighth drivers' title faded further on Sunday when he finished fifth, nearly a minute off the pace at the European Grand Prix. He is 43 points behind Spain's championship leader Fernando Alonso.

The German, whose contract expires at the end of next season, said he did not think this was the toughest time in his Ferrari career despite not winning a grand prix this season.

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