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F1: Michael Schumacher's manager denies latest retirement reports

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Khatir Soltani
From GMM

Michael Schumacher's manager Sabine Kehm has slammed reports the seven-time World Champion and current Mercedes driver is considering returning to retirement at the end of the season.

Italy's Corriere dello Sport this week quoted the Mercedes driver as admitting that despite his 2012 contract, "I do not know if my mindset is right for this team".

But Bild newspaper quotes his manager Sabine Kehm as dismissing the quotes as "All nonsense".

"Since he returned to F1, Michael has not spoken to anyone from Corriere dello Sport," she insisted.

Kehm clarified that her 42-year-old boss is not about to quit.

"He is full of passion for the project and regards it as an exciting challenge to build something big together with Mercedes.

"That it is sometimes tough only encourages him more," she said. "Someone who will soon celebrate their 20th anniversary in formula one knows that perseverance is what makes the difference."

Michael Schumacher with Sabine Kehm (Photo: WRI2)


Khatir Soltani
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