Michael Schumacher has insisted he won’t be retiring from Formula One for a second time after the 2010 season, despite rumours suggesting he would.
The seven-time world champion has suffered a torrid time in his comeback season. His team-mate, fellow German Nico Rosberg, has outqualified him and outraced him on more occasions than not.
Schumacher put to rest rumours that he’s on his way out, telling reporters in Singapore, “you cannot get rid of me, let’s put it this way.”
The Mercedes driver is hoping an early start on the development of their 2011 challenger will enable the outfit to get a head start over rivals Red Bull, McLaren and Ferrari – all of which are locked in an intense title battle.
“Our goal is naturally to win the championship, better earlier than later,” he said.
“But it is a process and we are not magic, so we trying to maximise our opportunity in deciding early to prepare for 2011.
“The process has started naturally whereas the teams that are contending for the championship have to keep doing a programme, we hope that will give us a slight advantage for restarting in 2011.”
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