Michael Schumacher insisted today he has no plans to quit Formula One even if he wins a record sixth drivers’ crown in Japan on Sunday.
The 34-year-old, who earlier this season extended his contract with Ferrari until the end of 2006, added he sees no reason to walk away from the sport he loves.
“As long as I am competitive, there is no need to think about stopping,” said Schumacher, who only needs one point at Suzuka to lay claim to another grand prix milestone.
“The main point is simply the love of the sport. Honestly, what could be better than to do what you love to do?
“This year the competition is on a much, much higher level. But it is something very unique to have an environment where there is nothing else you want to do.”
Finland’s Kimi Raikkonen is the only man who can stop Schumacher from beating the record of five drivers’ titles he shares with Argentina’s Juan Manuel Fangio.
But the McLaren driver has to win the championship showdown and hope Schumacher fails to finish in the top eight.
Schumacher has faced speculation about his future for much of this season despite agreeing his contract extension with Ferrari, with whom he has won the championship for the past three years.
The Swiss-based racer, who won his first two titles with Benetton, already holds the record for most wins, fastest laps and career points with only the mark for most pole positions a target for his remaining years in the sport.
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The 34-year-old, who earlier this season extended his contract with Ferrari until the end of 2006, added he sees no reason to walk away from the sport he loves.
“As long as I am competitive, there is no need to think about stopping,” said Schumacher, who only needs one point at Suzuka to lay claim to another grand prix milestone.
“The main point is simply the love of the sport. Honestly, what could be better than to do what you love to do?
“This year the competition is on a much, much higher level. But it is something very unique to have an environment where there is nothing else you want to do.”
Finland’s Kimi Raikkonen is the only man who can stop Schumacher from beating the record of five drivers’ titles he shares with Argentina’s Juan Manuel Fangio.
But the McLaren driver has to win the championship showdown and hope Schumacher fails to finish in the top eight.
Schumacher has faced speculation about his future for much of this season despite agreeing his contract extension with Ferrari, with whom he has won the championship for the past three years.
The Swiss-based racer, who won his first two titles with Benetton, already holds the record for most wins, fastest laps and career points with only the mark for most pole positions a target for his remaining years in the sport.
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